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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Human Genome Project

For Students 6th - 8th
[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...
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Species: Comparing Their Genome

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify the significance of studying the genome of different species. Yeast, mouse, fly, and worm all contain several common genes or proteins to humans that allow for disease research.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 3.19 Human Genome

For Students 9th - 10th
See how the human genome project sequenced all 3 billion bases that make up our DNA and identified within this code more than 20,000 human genes.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Human Genome Project

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get the science scoop on the Human Genome Project by considering the answers to these three questions: What is a genome? What is the Human Genome Project? What does it mean to me?
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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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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dna Interactive: Genome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by DNA Interactive. The genome is the entire endowment of genetic information. It is the "Book of life," on an organism. This site demonstrates the methods used to map and sequence the human genome and to...
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Genome Project Information Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
This reosurce from the Human Genome Project of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) provides links to all the information you ever wanted to know regarding the Human Genome Project.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Human Genome Project: Genome Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Bio Ethics Education Project (Beep): The Human Genome

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial examines the human genome. Topics included are human reproduction, human genome project, DNA profiling, and pharmacogenetics. The resource consists of articles, additional resources, and activities.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: The Human Genome: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this quick self-checking, multiple-choice question quiz over the human genome.
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Other

Viral Zone: Viral Genome Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Viral genomes are the fastest evolving entities in biology, mainly because of their short replication time and the large quantity of offspring released per cell infected. Evolution occurs by several mechanisms: Random mutation,...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Genomic Dna Isolation: From Human Cheek Cells

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lab activity students isolate genomic DNA from their own cheek cells. They then remove the DNA from those cheek cells through a laboratory process.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Human Genome Project: Biomass Fuels, Energy, Carbon and Global Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Human Genome Project of Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) provides facts and information about the use of biomass fuel and its impact on the carbon cycle.
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Other

The Human Genome Organisation

For Students 9th - 10th
This is HUGO's website, it contains vital information on the Human Genome Project.
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: Genes, Health, and Society

For Students 9th - 10th
A web-based course which allows students to explore the fields of genetics and genomics. The three course modules are transmission genetics, the nature of genetic material, and medical genetics and genomics. Use of this resource requires...
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Ornl: Human Genome Project Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Many different resources can be accessed through this page from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. A valuable reference page for teachers and students.
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Other

Genome: The Secret of How Life Works

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site to explore. Offers interactive games and quizzes for students. Includes lesson plans for educators as well. Site is available in Spanish if necessary.
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National Human Genome Research Institute

Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Research Program

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Genome British Columbia

Genome British Columbia: Genomic Cardiac Biomarkers

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses research into genomic biomarkers as indicators that individuals may develop specific diseases. This research holds promise, in particular for identifying people who are likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
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Genome British Columbia

Genome British Columbia: Sequencing

For Students 9th - 10th
The structure of DNA is explained in detail, and the technology of DNA sequencing.
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University of Washington

Genome Sciences Education Outreach: Type 2 Diabetes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Multi-lesson unit allows young scholars to learn about the genetic and environmental contributions to diabetes and the role of glucose in the body.
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University of Washington

Genome Sciences Education Outreach: What Can We Learn From Worms?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Multi-lesson unit in which students conduct an experiment comparing the effect of elevated salt in the environment on wild type worms and a mutant that is resistant to higher salt concentrations. Lessons enhance learning how worms...
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University of Washington

Genome Sciences Education Outreach: Investigating Smoking Behavior

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Curriculum unit enables students to carry out authentic research on smoking behavior and examines how genetic and environmental factors may influence this behavior.
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University of Washington

Genome Sciences Education Outreach: Genetics of Taste (High School Level) [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Multi-activity lesson plan in which students will use the scientific method to examine human variation in the ability to taste different substances.

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