Genome British Columbia
Genome British Columbia: Predictive Genetic Screening
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...
Genome British Columbia
Genome British Columbia: Y Files
This resource presents a detailed discussion and explanation of the Y-chromosome and how it determines the male sex.
Genome British Columbia
Genome British Columbia: Chromosome Fundamentals
Understanding how chromosomes, DNA and genes all work together can be confusing. The author has explained how chromosomes fit into the picture in clear language.
University of Washington
Genome Sciences Education Outreach: Pasta Genetics [Pdf]
Using pasta to represent gene pairs, young scholars will learn about genetics and how genes are passed from generation to generation.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Human Genome Project: Unearthing Buckyballs
Resource provides great information on buckyballs. Description of a process to identify and determine the size and type of fullerenes. Excellent movie on basic fullerene information. Pictures are also included for further information....
Google
Google for Education: Modeling the Genome Using Computational Thinking
Some example problems where learners model biological phenomena with computational thinking in order to make predictions and better understand their world.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Interactives Dna: Human Genome: Genes and Transcription
A learning module where students can learn about the structure and function of DNA. Interactive activities will explore DNA transcription.
University of Washington
Genome Sciences Education Outreach: Amazing Cells [Pdf]
Multi-activity learning module in which students engage in learning about plant and animal cells through the use of microscopes.
University of Washington
Genome Sciences Education Outreach: State Your Traits [Pdf]
Multi-activity lesson in which students engage in learning about the inheritance of genetic traits.
University of Washington
Genome Sciences Education Outreach: Build an Animal [Pdf]
Lesson plan focuses on basic genetic principles and indirectly models meiosis. Students learn that each species is tremendously diverse and that genes play a major role in determining this diversity.
University of Washington
Genome Sciences Education Outreach: State Your Traits (High School Level) [Pdf]
Multi-activity lesson focuses on genetics and the basic principles of inheritance.
Other
Genome British Columbia: Science 10 Life Science: Genetics
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.
University of Washington
Genome Sciences Education Outreach: Sickle Cell Anemia [Pdf]
Students will use a Sickle Cell Anemia case study to learn about allele frequencies, genetics, and molecular biology.
Genome British Columbia
Genome British Columbia: Forestry and Genomics
This information sheet describes some of the social, environmental and ethical issues faced in the field of forestry genomics. There are links to additional resources as well.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Genome Evolution
Take this post test to see how much you know about genome evolution.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Genome Evolution
Find out what you know about genome evolution by taking this pre test.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Much Dna Can You Pack Into a Cell?
This project asks you to find out just how much DNA can be fit into a cell. Whether animals with a bigger genome need a larger cell nucleus to store its DNA is uncertain. However, by trying your hand at this science project you can find...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Computational Exploration of Protein Function
The DNA in our cells contains our "blueprints," but it's the proteins in our cells that do most of the work. The Human Genome Project has allowed us to start reading the blueprints, but we still don't understand what most of the proteins...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: The Perfect Marriage of Computer Science & Medicine
Find out the real explanation for why your parents are so weird. Here is a project that lets you explore the internet to find out why your "DNA blueprint" is so important to health and disease. In this project you will use methods that...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Investigate Native Plant Evolution With Chloroplast Sequencing
Most native plants are not very well studied. One way we learn more about these plants is by studying the species of plants they are most closely related to. In this science project you will sequence part of the chloroplast genome from a...
Genome British Columbia
Genome British Columbia: Genomics
This glossary explains genetic and cell biology terms in language that is relatively easy to understand.
Other
Oregon State University: Barleyworld
This is a site about barley that contains a list on the left with a link to a page about the North American Barley Genome Project.
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Human Genome Research Institute: Talking Glossary: Genotype
Resource provides a definition of "genotype" and a detailed audio explanation of the term, and links to related terms.
Scientific American
Scientific American: Mapping Chromosome 21
This site has all kinds of information about current events on the decoding of the human genome, and specifically chromosome 21. This research will be helpful in identifying the root of common Down Syndrome complications.
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