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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dna From the Beginning: Classical Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from DNA from the beginning is loaded with goodies about genetics and DNA. Starting with Mendel all the way through the concept of DNA, you will see how life is given certain characteristics. Some animations and audio clips...
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City University of New York

Brooklyn College: Medelian Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
This set of seven activities will proved a thorough review of Mendel's work. The interactive experiments are easy to follow and drive home the concepts.
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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Monohybrid Problem Set

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the University of Arizona, gives problems online that correspond to basic Mendelian genetics. Test your knowledge once you've read about Mendel and accessed the links to the various subjects covered in...
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PBS

Pbs: Our Genes/our Choices: The Probabilities of Problems: A Look at Inheritance

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learn how the genes inherited from two parents can be recombined in their offspring in this simulation activity. In addition, investigate the probabilities of passing on inherited genetic disorders.
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Your Genes, Your Health: Cystic Fibrosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the facts on Cystic Fibrosis through this interactive and engaging site.
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Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Practice Quiz for Mendelian Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Palomar College provides an online practice quiz includes history as well as some of the genetics. Includes feedback. A great learning and practice site.
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Other

Biology Project: The Gene Machine

For Students 9th - 10th
Site allows users to learn interesting information about their genes based on his/her physical traits. Provides a brief explanation of how a person's genotype is determined.
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Other

North Dakota State: Mendel's First Law (Law of Segregation)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains Mendel's first law (Law of Segregation) in detail. Includes Mendel's original experiments with results and conclusions.
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Other

University of Illinois: Population Genetics [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Illinois at Chicago provides an in-depth article on Human Genetics, with a focus on primarily population genetics. The article is factual and informative full of charts, formulas, and extensive text. A...
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National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Genetics the Easy Way

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A great lesson plan that deals with genetic probability and recycling. Young scholars will create a recycled "critter" based on genotype/phenotypes.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Gregor Mendel

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how Gregor Mendel's experiments led him to be known as the father of genetics.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Punnett Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Use the color coding to help you complete the Punnett Square. You will need a sign-in to help you access this media, but it will be worth your time!
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Punnett Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Complete the Punnett Square in the interactive by moving the rectangles in the box. You will need a sign-in for this media, but it is well worth your time!
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Mendel's Laws and Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes genotype and phenotype, and how genes are inherited.
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Other

Who Named It?: Hurler's Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to a description of Hurler's Syndrome, this site gives biographical information about a list of people associated with the disease, including those who have done significant research.
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Other

Lawrence Livermore National Lab: Probabilities of Traits

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains how to determine the chances of inheriting certain traits from our parents. It gives mathematical examples and exercises.
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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute: What Are Gene Mutations?

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides an answer to the following question: "What are Gene Mutations?" Many links are provided throughout this short description that access information on related subjects.
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Genetic Inheritance

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on genetic inheritance including defining key terms such as chromosomes, alleles, DNA, genes, genome, and more. Links to a video and a test are provided.
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WebMD

Web Md: Morquio Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of Morquio Syndrome, with a list of organizations which provide support and further information.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Comparison of Reciprocal Cross vs. Test Cross

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains two types of genetic cross - a reciprocal cross and a test cross. Examples are described for a monohybrid and a dihybrid test cross and for a reciprocal cross.
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Committee for Children

Second Step: Grade K: Lesson 18: Handling Being Knocked Down

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This lesson will help students understand how to calm down after getting hurt by another person.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Classical Genetics Unit Test

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this 9-question unit test over classical genetics.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Mendelian Genetics Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a ten-question quiz pertaining to Mendelian genetics.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ion Transport Defects Cause Cystic Fibrosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice for the MCAT with these questions about Cystic Fibrosis.

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