Curated OER
How HIV Infects Cells
In this how HIV infects cells instructional activity, students read the given information about how HIV infects cells. Students explain the role of various structures in HIV infection. Students design a drug that might slow the rate of...
Curated OER
Fungi
Why did the mushroom go to the party? Because he was a fun guy! Biology learners study fungi while completing this worksheet. Structure is compared to that of other life forms. The life cycle is displayed with colorful diagrams for...
Curated OER
Evidence of Evolution by Natural Selection: Testable Hypotheses #2
These slides will activate prior knowledge with real-life examples of natural selection. The predictions and outcomes for those examples are explained. Your students will like the information about the relevant chromosome tests that can...
Curated OER
Biotechnology
The metaphors used here to describe the "cut and paste" procedures for genetic engineering will really help your biologists in their understanding of restriction enzymes and DNA. The uses of genes that are isolated and incorporated...
Curated OER
Who am I and Why?
Students make comparisons about themselves and others, which are real and meaningful. They study some basic concepts in the area of genetics and do a complimentary series of experiments, or explorations that illustrate these concepts
Curated OER
Ghost in Your Genes
Learners explore DNA microarrays. In this genetics instructional activity, students model DNA microarrays that are used by scientists. Learners work to determine levels of breast cancer genes in patients. They will determine the...
Curated OER
Genetic Ethics Debate
Students select topics relating to bioethical questions which they research and debate. They, in groups, select topics and are given two to three weeks to research their topics, taking advantage of their school libraries and local public...
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: The Human Genome Project
This site from Access Excellence gives an introduction to the Human Genome Project. The page links to a graphics gallery and to discussions about related ethical issues.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: The Human Genome: Self Check Quiz
Take this quick self-checking, multiple-choice question quiz over the human genome.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Human Genome Project Overview
Explains the goals of the Human Genome Project. It also explains some of the ethical, legal and social challenges associated with this new technology.
National Institutes of Health
Ncbi: Human Genome Resources
This site covers information on all the human chromosomes, has interesting illustrations as well.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Human Genome Project: Project Information
This site provides from the Human Genome Project provides basic information on the Human Genome Project. Among the items discussed is how genome sequencing is done, as well as information about the genome and proteome.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Human Genome
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An introduction to the human genome and the Human Genome Project.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Human Genome Project
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A person's genome is all of his or her genetic information. In other words, the human genome is all the information that makes us human. Learn more about the human...
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Human Genome Project: Genome Glossary
This site from the Human Genome Project of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a glossary of terms associated with Genetics and Biosciences. The site lists the terms alphabetically and they can be viewed by clicking on the letter.
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Human Biology: New Methods for Karyotyping
Read about the findings from the scientific group from the National Center for Human Genome Research, which published a modification to traditional karyotyping that permits rapid identification of chromosomal alterations.
National Human Genome Research Institute
Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Research Program
This is the official division for researching the implications of the Human Genome Project. Find out about topics being discussed involving the ethics of the program, how it is socially accepted, and what sort of legislature is involved...
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Human Biology
This site provides basic information on human genetics and reproduction using tutorials, simulations, images and quizzes. There are also links to other worthwhile sites.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Human Chromosomes and Genes
This article discusses the importance of characterizing the human genome.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Ornl: Genomics and Its Impact on Science
This site from the Human Genome Project for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the index page for chapters which include an introduction to genes, the mapping sequence of genes, and the impact and future of the Human Genome Project.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Dna Technology
This article will help students define DNA technology, the Human Genome Project, and PCR.
Sumanas
Sumanas Inc: Life: The Science of Biology: Dna Chip Technology
A new way of testing DNA samples uses a chip. This allows scientists to examine thousands of genes instead of just one at a time.
Other
Canal Kids: Ciencias (Science for Portuguese Speakers)
Colorful, engagingly written information about astronomy and biology for Portuguese-speaking English language learners. Both subjects are broken down into a broad array of related subtopics. The biology section is particularly helpful...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues of Biotechnology
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize the social and ethical issues which arise when working in the field of biotechnology.