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Nature Research

Scitable: Population and Quantitative Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you know the difference between population genetics and quantitative genetics? This webpage examines both population genetics which concentrates on frequencies of alleles and genotypes and quantitative genetics which deals with the...
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Dna and Verdicts

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a site on genetics, this page explores DNA as a forensic science. Explains how and why DNA can be used to convict or acquit a criminal from wrongdoing using forensic DNA analysis. Teacher resources too.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Examples of Aneuploidy

For Students 9th - 10th
Only a few types of aneuploidy are compatible with life. Use this drop-down menu to understand more about common genetic disorders resulting from monoploidy and polyploidy, such as Down Syndrome. Learn features of the disorder, see how...
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Other

Electronic Scholarly Publishing: Foundations of Classical Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of publications about genetics includes a unique approach to illustrate a genetics timeline. Important genetic events are correlated with other historical events. The book format allows you to scroll through history.
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Genome British Columbia

Genome British Columbia: Predictive Genetic Screening

For Students 9th - 10th
The purpose of predictive genetic screening is to learn whether an individual is at high risk of developing a heredity condition that may run in the family. This article shows you how to weigh the benefits and disadvantages of having...
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Nature Research

Scitable: Genetics and Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Get an in-depth look at the ethical, legal, and social implications genetic technologies have on society. Explore the ethical considerations that genetics has on our society with the advances in genetically-tailored treatments, genetic...
Website
University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: The Basics and Beyond

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers a clear definition of the science of Genetics, highlighting DNA and genes. There is a neat, easy-to-understand animated tour of the basics and an opportunity to go inside an animated cell. Student can build a DNA...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: How Genetic Disorders Are Inherited

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how genetic disorders are passed from parents to children as explained in this excerpt from Blazing a Genetic Trail, from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Learning Center: learn.genetics: Tour of the Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Get it all straight! The "Tour of the Basics" will help clarify the basic principals of genetics science from DNA, genes, chromosomes, proteins, heredity, and traits.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Traits Activities

For Students 3rd - 8th
A collection of genetic learning activities provides an engaging way to learn about traits, or better understand disease risk.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: teach.genetics: Introduction to Heredity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A three-day unit introduces heredity by helping students identify their own genetic traits and then leading them in an exploration of generational traits and variation. Find printable worksheets, data tables, and graphs, as well as...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: How to Conquer a Genetic Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
In Blazing a Genetic Trail, by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, follow this three-step approach to treating genetic diseases.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Tips on Genetics

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explains basic genetics concepts, including genes, DNA, chromosomes, sex chromosomes, how traits are inherited, genetic variation, cloning, and stem cells.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Heredity and Traits

For Students 9th - 10th
The Genetic Science Learning Center presents the world of heredity and traits including activities to better comprehend the science, clear explanations of aspects of heredity, and an interactive opportunity.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Experiment With Genetically Modified Seeds

For Students 9th - 10th
Compare the growth of normal plants with plants that have been genetically modified to make them resistant to the chemical herbicide Roundup. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...
Unit Plan
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry: Genetic Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial on genetic engineering. Students work their way through illustrations and animated tutorials about how genetic modification works and the ethical issues surrounding this scientific practice. The last two sections have...
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Learn Genetics: Click and Clone

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice the steps of cloning in this interactive animation. Using what you know about somatic cell nuclear transfer, your mission is to create a genetically identical clone of Mimi, a brown female mouse. You'll answer a few questions at...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Genetics

For Students 3rd - 5th
The Gene Scene OLogy site is a place for learning all about genetics--DNA, cloning, nature versus nature, and interesting genetic science facts and discoveries. Explore, ask questions, find information, and meet American Museum of...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Genetic Variation

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment from NOVA: "Cracking the Code of Life" explores the genetic similarities and differences among organisms.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Genetic Drift and the Founder Effect

For Students 9th - 10th
This image of polydactyly illustrates one symptom of Ellis-van Creveld syndrome, which is commonly found in the Amish. Ellis-van Creveld is one example of the founder effect and genetic drift.
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Community Learning Network

Community Learning Network: Genetics/biotechnology Theme Page

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A good Community Learning Network site with much information about genetics. It has numerous links with lesson plans, discussion on ethics, etc.
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National Health Museum

Access Excellence:what Is the Role of Genetic Counseling

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive article discussing the role of a genetic counselors, who gets genetic counseling, how they use genetic and chromosome maps for diagnosis, and how they help people cope with genetic diseases.
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Genome British Columbia: Science 10 Life Science: Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
This PowerPoint presentation gives a very detailed look at the science of genetics and some of the ethical and social considerations from biotechnical applications of genetics.
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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Genetic Drift Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Arizona runs a two-step simulation of Genetic Drift. There are teacher's notes included. A great site to aid in understanding Genetic Drift.

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