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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Human Genome Project

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the human genome project and its scientific and social implications. Students work through interactive learning material, understanding the ethics involved in genetic studies. There is a suggested classroom activity...
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Basic Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a tour of genetics on this site by learning about DNA, chromosomes, genes, and traits. Site includes links to topics to explore.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Meiosis

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Sexual reproduction combines gametes from two parents. Gametes are produced by a special type of cell division known as meiosis. Meiosis contains two rounds of cell...
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Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Heredity: Your Connection to the Past

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An indepth introduction to genetics as a whole with sample lessons, vocabulary, and bibliography. From the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute.
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About Kids Health

About Kids Health: How the Body Works: Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn all about genetics and how it works in this interactive teaching aid that highlights the study of genes using colorful animated illustrations.
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Other

Berkley Drosophila Genome Project

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to the mapping of the fruit fly (drosophila) genome.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Nucleus and Ribosomes

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion in detail of the structure and function of the nucleus and ribosomes of a cell and how they work together in the production of proteins.
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Biology: Unit 3: Cell Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
In this third unit of a Biology course, students learn about cells and cell structure. They compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and learn about the specialized structures in a cell and what their functions are. They will also learn...
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Other

University of Cincinnati: Cells and Organelles

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth discussion of the different parts of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells as well as a thorough explanation of organelles within the cell. The text is better suited to high school and middle school. However, there is a picture of...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Human Genome

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An introduction to the human genome and the Human Genome Project.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Ornl: Genomics and Its Impact on Science

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Translocations in the Germline

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this passage and study the graphics to complete a five-question quiz related to translocation.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Cell Nucleus

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore the cell nucleus in the science of biology on this site. Learn how this organelle is the control center of the cell, storing the DNA and hereditary information inside chromosomes.
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National Institutes of Health

Niehs: Kids' Pages: You and Your Genes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Online children's story that teaches about genes and how they direct how you react to things in your environment. Click on "next" at the bottom of the story to see how different people respond differently to harmful substances.
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National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: La Leyes De La Herencia

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this unit students will identify different kinds of genetic traits and how they are passed on from generation to generation. It contains 18 interactive activities.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: The Story of Our Start

For Students 6th - 8th
Learn how offspring are created through the processes of sexual and asexual reproduction.
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Yes or No to Gmo?

For Students 6th - 8th
Discover the purpose of genetic engineering in agriculture. Explore the pros and cons of genetic modification.
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Read Works

Read Works: Two Sets to Build Difference

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Charles Darwin's research on trait variations in the Galapagos Islands. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 2.21 Mitosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Understand what happens to a cell during mitosis.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 2.6 Nucleus

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the structure and function of the nucleus of the cell.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Chromatin Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the structure and functions of chromatin.

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