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Nature Research

Scitable: Genetics and Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Get an in-depth look at the ethical, legal, and social implications genetic technologies have on society. Explore the ethical considerations that genetics has on our society with the advances in genetically-tailored treatments, genetic...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Experiment With Genetically Modified Seeds

For Students 9th - 10th
Compare the growth of normal plants with plants that have been genetically modified to make them resistant to the chemical herbicide Roundup. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...
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Other

Eureka Science: Cloning

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this short article to find out about the history of cloning and genetic engineering. Continue on to the next page to find out how cloning is done. Simple terms and fun animations make it easy to read.
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Genes and Inheritance

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete, student-paced lesson on genetics and inheritance. Students work their way through illustrations and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: The Pros and Cons of Cloning

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the positive and negative aspects and repercussions of genetic cloning.
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PBS

Pbs: Pov Documentaries: Food, Inc.: What Do You Know About Gm Os?

For Students 5th - 9th
Take this eleven-question quiz to test your knowledge of GMOs. After the quiz, learn more about genetically modified foods by reviewing the correct answers.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: The Benefits of Biodiversity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
First, students toss coins to determine what traits a set of mouse parents possess, such as fur color, body size, heat tolerance, and running speed. Next they use coin tossing to determine the traits a mouse pup born to these parents...
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Human Genome Project Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the goals of the Human Genome Project. It also explains some of the ethical, legal and social challenges associated with this new technology.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Harvest of Fear

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Research and debate the arguments for and against the use of genetically modified foods.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Technology and Ethics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate the meaning of ethics and morality as applied to technology and scientific advances. Research various issues related to scientific, technological and medical advances in the past decade and take a stand on each.
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Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain Community College: Plasmids

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is part of an "Online Biology Book" and contains excellent text and visuals. Discusses F and R plasmids and includes great illustrations. Well organized and clear.
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American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy

For Students 9th - 10th
Here find information about gene and cell therapy and other important terminology. Includes a glossary and resources on disease treatments and government regulations.

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