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Different Genes Are Active in Different Kinds of Cells InteractiveDifferent Genes Are Active in Different Kinds of Cells Interactive
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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9th - 12th
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Science
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Interactives
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1 hr 30 mins
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Different Genes Are Active in Different Kinds of Cells

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Personalized medicine prevents many trial-and-error scenarios when time counts the most. Learn how gene expression and screening genomes improves health outcomes in cancer patients, those with auto-immune disorders, and more. An online interactive guides scholars through the concepts with an animation, multiple videos, and biographies of inspiring scientists.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

genes, cells, biochemistry, enzymes, protein

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Learn how to build your own DNA microarrayer
  • Divide the class into four groups to learn more about each of the highlighted scientists from the lesson and present

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of DNA, cells, genes, and biological cell functions

Pros

  • Includes an applied problem to solve relating to finding the proper treatment for a cancer patient
  • Addresses multiple learning styles

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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