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| How to use the Genetics and Biotechnology Page |
This page offers many resources for teachers and students as they learn about basic genetic concepts and current research involving genetic discoveries.
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| Genetics and Biotechnology Tutorial Page |
This page can provide the students a form of tutorial instruction as well as review when studying a unit in Genetics and Biotechnology. The corresponding activity sheets will provide students a guide for what is important in the animation or movie clip that is to be viewed on their own or as a class. |
The following resources can be used during the genetics unit for instruction and tutorial purposes. The curriculum document correlates the core content to the text book and other labs and activities that will allow students to master the material.
DNA Structure Eureka Science Web Site (Contains Advertisements) Printable
format: Questions for DNA Structure |
RNA Structure Eureka Science Web Site (Contains Advertisements) Printable
format: Questions for RNA Structure |
Concept Maps
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DNAi
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DNA Interactive (DNAi) (For Teachers) |
Hatfield and McCoy Position Paper This project is engaging for students as they learn about the folklore of the Hatfields and McCoys. They will be presented with the theory that a major contributing factor to the Hatfield vs. McCoy feud was a genetic disease called VHL (Von Hippel-Lindau Disease). Students will write a position paper which either supports or denies these claims. |
Documentary about the Hatfields and McCoys |
DNA Tube This site provides video animations and lectures. Typically, these are appropriate for students at a higher level but could be useful if explained in a simple way to general students. |
DNA Tube |
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Family Secrets Problem Based Learning Unit This is a PBL that involves an interrupted case based lesson in which students study a genetic disease. Students perform a gel electrophoresis in order to determine which members of the family carry the gene for the disease. |
Family Secrets Information Page |
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Who's The Daddy? A Problem Based Learning Unit on the Structure, Function and Analysis of DNA This PBL is about a surrogate parenting case in which there is a dispute over who the father of the child is and their is a requirement for DNA testing. Integrated in this PBL are a large scale model of DNA, DNA extraction and simulated gel electrophoresis. Teacher instructions are included. |
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NIH Resources for Genetics and Cell Biology and Cancer There are many resources available through the National Institute of Health. You may want to order units online. There are some available in my office for loan but you can also use them directly from the online sites available at the Science Education department of NIH. |
The Structure of Life Medicines By Design Findings Cell Biology and Cancer Human Genetic Variation |
Dolan DNA Learning Center This web site offers many online educational opportunities. The site links to animations, lab and bioinformatics and media rich information for students and teachers. |
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Genetic Science Learning Center This site is provided by the University of Utah and it is an exceptional source of information that simplifies the study of genetics for all learners. The various pages from this web site were used as a resource for creating the tutorial for the Department of Exceptional Students. |
GSLC |
Modern Genetics for All Students In order to use this website you must register. There are many manipulatives and various lab ideas that can be in this document. There are separate teacher pages and student pages. |
Washington University in St. Louis Science Outreach Building Food for the Future Significant Sequences (Advanced Biology) Modern Genetics for All Students |