Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: History of Genetic Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a timeline of the history of genetic engineering beginning in 1859 with the publication of The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Applied Genetic Modification

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore practical uses of genetic engineering techniques to generate a plant that produces a hepatitis B protein for potential vaccine use. Examine the use of restriction enzymes for cloning and plasmid mapping.
Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Biotechnology Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on biotechnology.
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National Institutes of Health

Ncbi: Human Genome Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
This site covers information on all the human chromosomes, has interesting illustrations as well.
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Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Progeria: Growing Old Too Fast [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can read this full-length download of the biotech magazine which discusses how biotechnology can help those with rare diseases like Progeria.