University of Wisconsin
The Why Files: Got Bacterial Genes?
Weird Why? Files article (posted May 17, 2001) unravels the notion that bacteria that once infected our ancestors stuck their genes into our chromosomes.
Palomar Community College District
Palomar College: Practice Quiz for Gene Flow
This site from Palomar College contains an interactive practice quiz containing four questions on major concepts regarding gene flow. A great learning tool.
BioMan Biology
Snurfle Meiosis and Genetics 2: Diversity and Dihybrid Crosses
This biology game assesses understanding of "crossing over", "independent fertilization", and "random fertilization" in the study of genetics.
Other
Clermont College: Genetic Practice Problems
Clermont College provides a good interactive practice test using Punnett squares.
University of California
University of California Museum of Paleontology: Genetic Shuffling
An article describing how new heritable characteristics can result from the genetic shuffling that occurs during sexual reproduction.
Treehut
Suzy's World: Genetics Why Do You Look Like You?
This site explores the role genetics plays in making you look the way that you do. Content includes fun facts and a classroom experiment.
Other
Hunter O'reilly: Abstract Artist and Geneticist
Galleries of artwork and information on the artist Hunter O'Reilly.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Mendel's Experiments
This site is a summary of a lecture given at the University of Washington about Mendel's Experiments concerning the 3:1 segregation ratio.
University of Maryland
Univ. Of Maryland Baltimore Cty/biology Century
Historical perspective on Mendel's contribution. Spends a little time setting up what the current beliefs of Mendel's day were and how he changed things with what he did.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Genetics
The New York Times Learning Network has developed interactive and printable crossword puzzles. The theme of this puzzle is Genetics.
Other
Dr. Green: Adolescents and Sleep
This article presents information about the needs of adolescents for plenty of sleep each night.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Punnett Squares
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will use Punnett Squares to analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations.
Other
The Human Genome Organisation
This is HUGO's website, it contains vital information on the Human Genome Project.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Barbara Mc Clintock
Use this site to learn about Barbara McClintock, who "was one of the first women geneticists."
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Genetics & Gregor Mendel
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn about Gregor Mendel and the role he played in genetic research.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Cells Genetics Basic
[Free Registration/Login Required] The teacher will use this lesson plan to review cells and genetics.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Genetics
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart will help students identify characteristics that match their parents and link these characteristics to their family members.
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Class Flow: Genetics Dna Replication
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart presents the process of DNA replication. There are student activities and assessment questions for use with Activote.
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Class Flow: Genetics Punnett Squares
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson Punnett Squares are used to illustrate genetic possibilities. There are exercises and assessment questions to use with Activotes.
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Class Flow: Genetics Punnett Squares
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart presents the use of Punnett Squares to predict the outcome of a genetic cross. There are practice exercises as well as assessment questions for use with Activotes.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Genetics (Vote)
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a flipchart of assessment questions for use with Activotes to check for student understanding following a genetics unit.
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Class Flow: Genetics Crossword Puzzle
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart presents crossword puzzles for students to solve using terms from the study of genetics. Pages are included which show the solutions to the puzzles.