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Chromosomes and Genetic Mapping

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to mapping by crossover frequency. Genes travel as packaged trains on chromosomes. They use this experiment, genetic mapping assignment, that allow students to quickly complete the assignment and yet examine the...
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Genetic Mind Reader Review Game

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students review some important concepts and terms relevant to the Human Genome Project and genetic research. The game is played like a mind reading session between two teams.
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Biotechnology and the Human Body

For Students 8th - 12th
In this biotechnology and the human body worksheet, students fill in the blank with information about the advances of biotechnology as it relates to gene therapy.
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DNA: The Human Body Recipe

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students describe DNA and the roles in which engineers are involved with the human body.  In this DNA lesson students participate in a class demonstration. 
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Sequencing

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students gather information about gene sequencing. In this biology lesson, students use the Internet to access information about gene sequencing, then work in pairs to read and record a gene sequence. Lesson includes extension activities.
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Dealing with DNA Controversy

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils research controversial statements about biological applications and write a persuasive essay. In this biology lesson plan, students are assigned a controversial statement as a research topic, then they use this topic to create a...
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Human Genetics and Heredity

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students choose topics for research based on human genetics and heredity. They conduct research via the Internet and write a brief explanation of the milestone in genetics and heredity and attach it to a class timeline. They share...
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The Human Genome Project: WebQuest Jigsaw

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research facts about the Human Genome Project. In this biology lesson plan, 12th graders brainstorm on the pros and cons of this project. They complete the jigsaw puzzle and present their findings in class.
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Human genome project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research writings on "the book of life." Students research the human genome project. Students discover the issues of nature versus nurture are still hashed over in the scientific community.
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DNA Week

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils perform different activities about DNA for a week in order to celebrate DNA Week and raise their awareness of DNA. The teacher is provided with a different theme for each day.
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Genome: The Secret of How Life Works

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars explain how DNA directs the production of proteins.
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From Genomes of Species

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate genomic research being done and its potential for understanding, treating, and possibly curing human genetic conditions. The potential of proteomic research as a companion to the work being done with genomics is...
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Issues in Genomics

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore the definition of ethics and genomics. In this organism lesson students participate in the chosen teacher lesson.
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Genetic Research: Decisions to be Made

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the genetics involved in the human genome. They brainstorm the advantages and disadvantages to this discovery. They research different experts opinion and write a case study which addresses an ethical dilemma.
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DNA Analysis

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils explore the ways in which DNA research is changing the ways in which we fight disease.
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Personal Genetics Education Project

Introduction to Personal Genetics

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Adolescents have the opportunity to consider how they feel about the possibilities presented by the current availability of genetic sequencing. After some instruction, they participate in a four-corners activity in which you read a...
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X or Y- Does it Make a Difference?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the X and Y chromosomes. In this research lesson, students use the 5E lesson model as they read articles about human chromosomes then discuss their findings and opinions.
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Genome's Greatest Hits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the progression of discoveries that have led to the genetics knowledge that scientists currently have. In groups, students research scientists that have made important contributions to understanding the molecules behind...
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DNA and Individual Differences

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students list differences between DNA-related terms and create a simple DNA circle map. They order terms including human body, organ, tissue, cell, nucleus, etc. from largest to smallest. They discuss differences and similarities among...
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The ABC's of DNA

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars describe genetics as if they were explaining it to a young child. After reading an article, they discover new discoveries in the human genome project. Using the internet, they research a pair of genetic terms and develop...
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It's Genetic--Or Is It?

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Students identify examples of the interplay between genes and environment on certain traits and discuss how the Human Genome Project has led to a greater understanding of the role of genes on complex traits.
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Model Organisms: The Genes We Share

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students 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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Ethical Applications of Human Genetics

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders read about, observe case study videos, and participate in live interactive broadcasts, and maintain a log book on all of the activities pertaining to the Human Genome Project.
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The Human Geonome Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Human Genome Project (HGP). Students research a fact situation, examine genetic data given, and discuss choices available for a solution. Students consider the ethical question and consequences of each choice.

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