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Worksheet
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AP: Chapter 19: Control of Eukaryotic Genome

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
When your AP biology class is studying DNA and genomes, this worksheet will provide a detailed review. On the first page are diagrams and matching SEM (scanning electron microscope) images of different levels of DNA packing to be...
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Worksheet
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Raven Chapter 24 Guided Notes: Evolution of Genomes and Developmental Mechanisms

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
Explore the evolution of genomes and the human DNA sequence by answering 10 questions on this worksheet. The level of questions included will challenge your advanced biology class to a deeper understanding of genomics. 
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Interactive
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

A Genome Is an Entire Set of Genes

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Today researchers identify a gene suspected of causing a genetic disease in a matter of days rather than years, thanks to the Human Genome Project. Young scientists learn about the Human Genome Project and the scientists who designed the...
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Interactive
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

DNA Is Only the Beginning for Understanding the Human Genome

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Mario Capecchi requested funding for a new procedure targeting genes and was rejected. Four years later, after he proved it worked, the NIH apologized and funded his research. Use an online interactive to learn about his research and the...
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PBS

Genome 101: Life's Instruction Manual | UNC-TV Science

For Students 5th - 12th Standards
Crack open the mysteries inside a genome. Participants view an animated video describing the relationship between DNA, genes, proteins, chromosomes, and an organism's genome. A post-video worksheet allows pupils to apply knowledge by...
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Interactive
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Different Genes Are Active in Different Kinds of Cells

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Personalized medicine prevents many trial-and-error scenarios when time counts the most. Learn how gene expression and screening genomes improves health outcomes in cancer patients, those with auto-immune disorders, and more. An online...
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Lesson Plan
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Human Genome Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the goals of the Human Genome Project. They research issues of the project such as scientific, potential and ethical implications of the project. In addition, they create a presentation to present their findings.
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Lesson Plan
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The Genome: Controversy for All Times

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners examine the genome and discuss the ethical and moral issues surrounding it. In groups, they discover the differences between ethics and morals and discuss where the concepts of good and bad come from in society. After reading...
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Lesson Plan
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The Human Genotype

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Six different chromosome activites introduce biology aces to heredity, chromosomal abnormalities, sex-linked traits, and the human genome. The hands-on activites are fairly simple for the teacher to prepare and will prove to be both...
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Unit Plan
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Genome: The Secret of How Life Works

For Students 4th - 12th Standards
What do you have in common with a fruit fly? About 60 percent of your DNA. The resource, divided into two units, is intended for grades four to eight and another for high schoolers. Both units include eight lessons covering the genome as...
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Interactive
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

A Gene Is a Discrete Sequence of DNA Nucleotides

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Frederick Sanger won two Nobel prizes for protein sequencing and DNA sequencing. Young scientists learn about Dr. Sanger's research and amazing discoveries. They read an article and a biography, view videos and animations, and apply...
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Worksheet
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AP: Chapter 20: DNA Technology

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
This nine-page biotechnology resource contains six pages of questions regarding DNA technology. Questions cover cloning, restriction enzymes, the polymerase chain reaction, different techniques, the human genome project, and more. The...
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PPT
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Teaching Biology Through Bioinformatics

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Wow! A very detailed slideshow covers complex topics of genome research methods. This is advanced and relevant to the highest level of school biology. Excellent resource if you wish to expose your class to scientific methods and...
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Lesson Plan
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Ghost in Your Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore DNA microarrays. In this genetics lesson, students model DNA microarrays that are used by scientists. Students work to determine levels of breast cancer genes in patients. They will determine the treatment required based...
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Activity
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Cancer Discovery Activities

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore the genetic component of the second-leading cause of death in the world using a hands-on activity. After watching a video discussing the basics of cancer, learners complete activities that study the genes involved in cancer. The...
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Worksheet
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Genome Interactions

For Students 7th - 10th
For this genome interactions worksheet, students read the passage about genome interactions then apply the knowledge to answer several short answer questions.
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Lesson Plan
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Model Organisms: The Genes We Share

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars gather information about gene banks. In this biology lesson, students work in groups to complete an activity sheet about genetic databases and organism genomes. Lesson includes extension ideas.
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Lesson Plan
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Gene Therapy - Biotechnology

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students complete a unit of study on bioethics. They participate in a discussion about gene therapy and its uses. They review two case studies and discuss the ethical issues focused on in the cases. They develop a patient record based...
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Organizer
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The Human Genome

For Students 9th - 12th
In this human genome activity, students will complete a graphic organizer by writing in the different applications of the Human Genome Project. Then students will answer 3 true or false questions based on DNA fingerprinting and genetic...
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Lesson Plan
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Genetics: Genes and DNA

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners study DeoxyriboNucleic Acid or commonly known as DNA and discover importance of DNA strand, chromosomes, and genes.
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Lesson Plan
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Human Genome Debate

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students study the Human Genome Project and participate in a debate about the project. In this genome activity, students review the terms related to the genome project, take a poll about the ethical issues of the project, and watch a...
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Lesson Plan
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How Big is a Gene?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students model the size and structure of a bacterial chromosome. In this genetics lesson plan, students attempt to fit strands of thread into a gelatin capsule. They relate the activity to the coiling of DNA into chromosomes in a bacterium.
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Lesson Plan
Personal Genetics Education Project

Claims of CRISPR Being Used to Edit Genomes of Twin Girls Born in 2018

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Here is an activity that blends genetic technology, literacy skills, and critical thinking. Pupils review background information about cell lines and CRISPR by video and teacher-led discussion. Scholars collaborate to analyze two...
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Lesson Plan
Personal Genetics Education Project

Genome Editing and CRISPR

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Explore the excitement and ethical challenges of CRISPR and genetic-editing technology. Participants engage in do-nows, view a slideshow, and collaborate on scenarios about genetic editing. Group members analyze scenarios to generate...