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It's Genetic--Or Is It?

For Teachers All
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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Language Arts: Two Specific Documents

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are able to read and analyze the essential parts of two specific types of documents, the informed consent document and the position paper, used by scientists to communicate information about their research to two different kinds...
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Altruism: Meeting Society's Needs

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners study society's needs and altruism within communities. In this altruism lesson, students identify and categorize the basic needs that human beings have and define altruism. Learners complete research on altruistic organizations...
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Innovations in Obstetrics and Pediatrics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study the history in obstetrics and pediatrics.  In this investigative instructional activity students research and present information about winners of the Nobel Prize. 
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Simulated Genetic Counseling Session

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Students, in groups, prepare a family history for a family with a genetic condition. They simulate a genetic counseling session and listen to a guest lecture by a genetic counselor.
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Big Dogs, Little Dogs

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore how dogs are industrious workers and beloved pets, helpful companions and highly paid entertainers.
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Women in Medicine: Past and Future

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the scientific enterprise in relation to the role of women in science as it has developed over the last 150 years.
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Women in Medicine: Past and Future

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore scientific enterprise in relation to the role of women in science as it has developed over the past 150 years. They compare the careers of two women, 100 years apart.
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Invent PCR: You May Win a Nobel Prize

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students gain an appreciation for the simplicity, but also complexity and elegance of PCR. They comprehend all components of the protocol. Students explain exactly how CPR works, and why, after the third cycle, the predominant DNA being...
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Bioethics and Humans

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students evaluate "humanity" and conditions associated with it.  In this activity lesson students take on issues and construct their own limitations by defining the "human" condition. 
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The Secrets of the Sequence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore genetics using a series of selected videos. In this biology lesson series, students study the different advances in life sciences. They research the pros and cons of genetic research.

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