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Students engage in activities on Mendelian genetics using an interactive Web-based tutorial. They define, calculate, and explain various aspects of Mendalian genetics. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discover the concepts of genetics in plants, animals and humans in this unit of lessons. Full Review »
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Students investigate public policy regarding genetic research and have formed an educated opinion on what they believe the government role should be. Full Review »
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Students examine and discuss different current issues related to genetics, such as cloning, GMO's, etc. They research current articles and brainstorm concepts related to genetics. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students investigate genetics as the study of inherited traits. They complete a worksheet. Full Review »
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Students examine the genetics involved in the human genome. They brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages to this discovery. They research different experts opinion and write a case study which addresses an ethical dilemma. Full Review »
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Students explore how testing for particular genetic variations can help people to make decisions in lifestyle and health care choices. They analyze a Web-based case study, participate in class discussion, view video segments and formulate an opinion about genetic testing. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students use the internet to research various genetic inheritance patterns. They work in groups to present a PowerPoint presentation that researches a human trait which exhibits one inheritance pattern. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students spend the lesson reviewing for their Genetics exam. In groups, they compare and contrast the structures of DNA and RNA and discuss how DNA can cause mutations. To end the lesson, they share their knowledge on the contributions of various scientists to this field. Full Review »
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Students complete a short review on the relationship between RNA and DNA. As a class, they take notes on the processes of translation and identify examples. To end the lesson, they complete a genetic code worksheet and share their answers. Full Review »

