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Genetic Disease: Putting DNA to Work ActivityGenetic Disease: Putting DNA to Work Activity
Publisher
National Academy of Sciences
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
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Collaborative Learning
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Technology
WebQuest
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Year
2020
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Genetic Disease: Putting DNA to Work

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Scientific knowledge of genetic information has grown quickly over the last decade. An interactive lesson has learners research the role of science and medicine in diagnosing and treating genetic disorders. They consider the job of the genetic scientist, epidemiologist, and genetic counselor to name a few.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

genetic testing, genetics, genetic disorders, dna, epidemiology

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Create small groups, have each member research a different section, and share information with the group
  • Have each group research a different genetic disorder to present to the class after completing the Webquest

Classroom Considerations

  • Provide individuals with internet-enabled devices to access the interactive Webquest materials

Pros

  • Includes a rubric to assist with scoring 
  • Includes alternative activities that can serve as extensions to the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSN-Q.A.1 HSN-Q.A.2 HSN-Q.A.3 RST.11-12.1 RST.11-12.9 WHST.9-10.1.a WHST.9-10.2.a WHST.9-10.9 WHST.11-12.1.a WHST.11-12.2.a WHST.11-12.9 MP2 MP4

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