Picture from National Geographic
At our junior high, some of the teachers read the novel Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen with their students. In it, one of the major forces is a giant white bear.
So, how likely is it for a spirit bear to be born?
National Geographic has a great article about the Kermodism genetics that causes the white fur. The really cool part is the Punnett square visualizing how the recessive trait is passed on.
This is an excellent opportunity for science and English teachers to team up for a cross-curricular lesson.
