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Curated OER

Modeling a Gene Pool

For Students 9th - 12th
In this genetic worksheet, students examine how gene frequency changes in a population of organisms. After completing 5 pre-lab questions, they work in pairs to collect data and answer 5 additional post-lab questions.
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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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Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Gene Flow

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Palomar college explains what gene flow is and describes a situation where this occurs in humans. Information is brief but factual.
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Other

Univ. Of Connecticut: Hardy Weinberg Principle and Estimating Allele Frequencies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Connecticut is Kent Holsinger's site on The Hardy-Weinberg Principle. A great site to check out on the subject, with links to additional information, including: derivation of the Hardy-Weinberg Principle,...
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Other

Evolution: The Theory of Natural Selection (Part 1)

For Students 9th - 10th
These pages are part of a site called Evolution that accompany a textbook by the same name. Mark Ridley is the author. This section has an advanced discussion of determining allele and genotype frequencies using the Hardy-Weinberg ratio.
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Other

University of Illinois: Population Genetics [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Illinois at Chicago provides an in-depth article on Human Genetics, with a focus on primarily population genetics. The article is factual and informative full of charts, formulas, and extensive text. A...
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National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores what Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium is, and how teachers can explore this topic in their classrooms. Content includes background information on this topic, as well as numerous learning activities.
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Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Practice Quiz for Gene Flow

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Palomar College contains an interactive practice quiz containing four questions on major concepts regarding gene flow. A great learning tool.