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\nSickle Cell Anemia\n

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\nThe most common blood disorder in the United States, sickle cell impacts more than 70,000 Americans. Understanding the genetic coding that leads to this disease might one day help scientists prevent it altogether. Using a promising...\n
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\nMystery of the Crooked Cell\n

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\nCan your class solve the Mystery of the Crooked Cell? Junior geneticists collaborate to learn about sickle cell anemia in a fascinating lesson plan. The included materials help them to examine the genetic factors behind the disease...\n
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\nMutations\n

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\nAfter studying DNA replication and the genetics of inheritance, this slide show is useful for explaining specific mutations that can happen and result in an illness. Sickle cell anemia, and cystic fibrosis are explained on a genetic...\n
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\nMystery Disease\n

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\nHow did scientists determine the cause of illness before technology? Science scholars play the role of medical researcher in an engaging guided inquiry activity. Using observations, technical reading, and Punnett squares, learners...\n
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\nGenetics\n

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\nA handout on genetic inheritance begins with a reading on alleles and how they can result in albinism. Junior geneticists learn to complete Punnett squares and participate in a coin toss simulation of allele pairing. They also learn...\n
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\nHuman Genetic Diseases\n

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\nAlthough there are a few missing titles in this collection of slides, if your class has prior knowledge of genetic diseases then this resource could be useful. The mechanism of genetic inheritance are covered and both flow charts and...\n
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\nHuman Genetic Diseases\n

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\nAlthough there are a few missing titles in this collection of slides, if your class has the support of a genetic disease lecture to accompany it, this resource will be very useful. The mechanism of genetic inheritance is covered. Flow...\n
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\nHow This Disease Changes the Shape of Your Cells\n

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\nJust what exactly is sickle cell disease? A short, animated video explains how the cell adaption works, how inheriting the sickle cell trait can be an advantage in malaria-prone areas, and how sickle cell disease can be deadly.\n
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\nHereditary Defects: Down Syndrome and Sickle Cell Anemia\n

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\nStudents solve problems like the following examples: 1. If you have 10,000 women, age 30, who have babies and one in 900 of these births will result in a Down syndrome baby, how many will have this disease? 2. 5,000 babies are born;...\n
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\nMutations\n

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\nThe basics of mutation types and some potential effects of those are described and diagrammed here. Each detail is very clear and includes the labels and translation change exhibited. A great slideshow to expand on DNA replication issues.\n
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\nRaven Chapter 13 Guided Notes: Patterns of Inheritance\n

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\nIn this short space, it would be impossible to describe the breadth of this seven-page genetics worksheet. Geared toward AP or college biology learners, they explore not only the basic vocabulary and concepts, but also the Law of...\n
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\nTesting a Hypothesis\n

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\nAre sickle cell disease and malaria related somehow? Scholars learn about both illnesses and the hypotheses that they are related. They discuss, view a video, and answer questions to demonstrate understanding. The resource includes an...\n
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\nFrom Gene to Protein - Transcription and Translation\n

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\nLearners identify the different steps involved in DNA transcription. In this genetics lesson plan, pupils complete a worksheet and model the translation process with a paper chain activity. They watch a video on sickle cell anemia and...\n
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\nAllele Frequencies and Sickle Cell Anemia Lab\n

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\nStudents investigate how selective forces like food, predation and diseases affect evolution. In this genetics lesson, students use red and white beans to simulate the effect of malaria on allele frequencies. They analyze data collected...\n
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\nUnit 3: Genetic Variation\n

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\nWhat happens when genes change? Junior genetic investigators examine the effects of mutation in the third unit of a four-part Biotechnology series. Individuals discover the types of mutations through a series of PowerPoints, then partner...\n
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\nFrom Gene to Protein via Transcription and Translation\n

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\nDNA carries the codes for creating just the right protein. A well-designed instructional activity leads pupils through the process from start to finish and everywhere in between. Guiding questions with supporting video help scholars...\n
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\nMendelian Genetics, Probability, Pedigree, and Chi-Square Statistics\n

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\nPeople with the sickle cell trait, but not sickle cell disease, find natural protection against malaria. Scholars consider various combinations of genotypes and environmental factors to determine if children might have sickle cell...\n
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\nMutations and Natural Selection\n

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\nMutations have a bad reputation ... but are they always harmful? Junior geneticists explore mutations and their effects in a Fuse School Evolution video. The content features sickle cell disease, its effects on the body, and its ability...\n
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\nSolving Crosses\n

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\nGenetics hopefuls solve Punnett Squares for monohybrid and dihybrid crosses. An example of each is provided to teach the process. Other heredity patterns are mentioned and genetic disorders are listed in the second half of the...\n
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\nHow Do Fibers Form?\n

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\nThe proteins inside a cell determine the shape of the cell. While most red blood cells have a circular shape, those with sickle cell take the shape of a sickle. This change in shape causes multiple issues in the system. Scholars solve...\n
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\nThe Electrophoresis of Human Hemoglobin\n

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\nStudents are presented with a scenario that requires them to electrophoreses human hemoglobin samples in order to confirm a diagnosis of sickle cell anemia and/or to determine whether individuals in the scenario are carriers of the...\n
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\nMy Blood, Your Blood\n

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\nDracula isn't the only one who needs blood to survive. The eight-part unit includes seven lessons, five demonstrations, seven labs, and a project to organize a blood drive. Class members learn about the parts of...\n
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\nMutations: The Potential Power of a Small Change\n

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\nAre the only mutants you know Ninja Turtles or X-Men? The video explains both gene mutation and chromosome mutation. It includes the subtypes of mutations for each major type, the times when mutations are more likely to happen, and...\n
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\nBlood and Transplant: Blood\n

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\nWhy is blood donation so important, anyway? Science and health classes across multiple grades benefit from an in-depth look into the need for and process of blood donation. With an emphasis on presenting the topic in a non-threatening...\n
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