Once upon a time, there was a little gene named Gene. Gene had a problem, he was recessive, which meant that he couldn't express his traits as easily as others. One day, Gene went to see a wise old genetics professor. The professor told Gene about chromosomes, DNA, and how heredity works. Gene learned that some traits are dominant and others are recessive, and that traits are acquired from our parents through our DNA.

Gene was determined to override his recessive tendencies and become more dominant. So, he set off on an adventure to acquire new traits. He met all sorts of creatures along the way, each with their own unique traits. Gene tried to add these traits to his own DNA, but he soon realized that he couldn't just acquire them like that.

In the end, Gene learned that the traits that make us who we are come from our parents and can't be changed. But, he also learned that it's okay to be himself and embrace his recessive traits. And so, Gene became proud of who he was and passed his traits down to his offspring, who were just as special and unique as he was.

The End!

Reflections

1. What is a recessive gene and why did Gene want to be dominant?
2. How does heredity work?
3. What did Gene learn about traits and genetics by the end of the story?
4. Why was it important for Gene to embrace his recessive traits?