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The genetic engineering debate is ongoing. This unit enables students to examine viewpoints for and against genetic engineering from individuals, consumer organisations, pressure groups, government agencies and major companies. In addition, this unit exp Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students study the details of DNA restriction analysis and how RFLP's are used to locate genes on a map of DNA. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students explore the DNA molecule, gene splicing, the pairing of base molecules and label the parts of DNA correctly. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students start to think of evolution in terms of populations. The class follows a cartoon scenario of a rabbit population in which there is selection and change of gene frequency. They receive copies of the scenario or the whole thing can be done on an overhead. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students explore evolution. They study a cartoon scenario of a rabbit population in which there is selection and a change of gene frequency. Students discuss frequencies, evolution, and speciation. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study genetics and heredity. They explore the structure of DNA and genes through a series of activities that includes watching videos, conducting online research, and making vocabulary books. They investigate DNA, genetics, and heredity through lab experiments. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students defint the following terms: dominant gene, recessive gene, genotype and phenotype. They are each given one dominant recessive card. Each card has either a dominant or recessive gene printed on one side. Students are explained that each student is a single chromosome, and they hold a gene for tallness. They are explained that they are to move around in search of a partner. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore how family traits are passed down through genes. They are introduced to the subject with a life cycles video then they create a genetic description of themselves. They use this description to interview a family member and compare the two genetic descriptions. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students describe four basic steps commonly used in genetic engineering experiments and evaluate how restriction enzymes and the antibiotic tetracycline are used in genetic engineering. They then relate the role of electrophoresis and probes in identifying a specific gene. Finally, students describe the cloning of a human gene. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students explain the role of sex chromosomes in sex determination and how sex linkage affects the inheritance of traits. They explain the effect of crossing-over on the inheritance of genes in linkage and summarize the procedure involved in constructing a chromosome map. Finally, students distinguish between chromosome mutations and gene mutations. Full Review »
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