What does your DNA actually look like? Use simple materials with this experiment to find out! Geneticists of all ages can follow these instructions to extract their own DNA. For learners who are hoping to extend the activity, there are...

Students explore links on the Internet to collect facts about cloning then prepare an essay on their findings. For this research writing lesson students examine how to include their opinions on what they have found in their research. 

Students defend one side of a genetics ethics argument. They pull together a portfolio of human genetics and decision making skills. Students are allowed to prove what he/she has learned and express a personal opinion. They also are...

Students study the genetic disorder Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) by viewing the film "Lorenzo's Oil". They complete a summary of the movie and answer questions while viewing the movie. Extensions activities also included.

In this biology worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 23 questions on biotechnology. They identify the benefits and ethical issues about biotechnology.

Students develop an understanding of the rationale of ownership over scientific information. They research commercial applications of DNA sequences. They analyze how to evaluate medical ethics issues.

Eleventh graders are introduced to the concept of biotechnology. Using the internet, they research the latest developments in this field and the tools used by biotechnologists. They share their information with the class and create a...

Students explore the definition of ethics and genomics. In this organism lesson students participate in the chosen teacher lesson.

Students research challenges with which modern biotechnology confronts wild nature. Students collect articles that relate to biotechnology and the environment. Students prepare a collaborative answer to the question, "Do we really need...

Students evaluate the importance of hormones in living things. In this biology lesson, students experiment on carrots to differentiate how humans and plants reproduce. They collect data from experiment to answer analysis questions.

Civil rights meets biotechnology in a instructional activity that scrutinizes the collection of DNA of citizens who have been arrested, but not yet convicted of a crime. Real-life cases are examined in which the DNA of a relative was...

Is cloning good or harmful? Help your class understand the risks and benefits as they read, research, and discuss human cloning. Individuals form teams, research information, and present to the class before concluding with an in-depth...

Students are introduced to the issues surrounding bioethics and begin to discover how some of these values can influence decision making. The exciting part of this lesson is the constructivist method used to engage students of all...

Young scholars develop and run a laboratory comparing alcohol tolerance in flies with and without the ADH enzyme.

Students research their role and develop a group position on the appropriate use of fetal tissue transplantation. They engage in role play discussion focused on the case study.

Utilizing the developments in transgenic biotechnology and genetic engineering for use in the medical fields raises ethical questions.

A learning module that begins with "Proposed Treatment to Fix Genetic Diseases Raises Ethical Issues" by Rob Stein, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF...

Icelandic biomedical company, deCODE, owns exclusive rights to a genetic database of all Icelanders. Studying the genome of the entire population could reveal trends because Iceland is such an isolated and hardly migratory nation. As...

An overview of what biotechnology is including DNA technology. Also explore ethical questions in biotechnology.

A very nice presentation and explanation of the issues and questions related to stem cell research. Not a lot of detail, but a great place to start framing the questions.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the first scientists to successfully clone a dog. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.