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Sci Show: Genetically Modified Human Instructional VideoSci Show: Genetically Modified Human Instructional Video
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9th - 10th
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Sci Show: Genetically Modified Human

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A look at the science behind "genetically modified humans" with this video. Video explains very basically how genes can be chosen to eliminate harmful genes in germ cells. Video also discusses some of the ethical concerns with this practice. [4:43]

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genetic engineering

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germ cell, scishow: genetically modified human

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Genetically Modified Organisms

Curated OER
High Schoolers complete a variety of activities as they examine the ethics of (and take a position concerning) genetically modified organisms in the field of agriculture. They complete a PowerPoint demonstration to go along with the unit.
9th - 12th Science
Worksheet

Dragon Genetics ~ Independent Assortment and Genetic Linkage

Curated OER
Imagine a pair of dragons that produce offspring. What percentage of the hatchlings have wings and large antlers? An engaging activity draws genetics learners in, introduces them to alleles, meiosis, phenotypes, genotypes, and...
9th - Higher Ed Science
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Genetically Modified Food (GMF)

Curated OER
Explore genetically modified foods through various experiments. In this biology lesson, students discuss the safety issues related to GMF's. They conduct a PCR analysis to identify the presence of genetic modification.
9th - 12th Science
Handout

Pbs Learning Media: What's Coming to Dinner? Genetically Modified Foods

PBS
Browse through a table full of genetically modified (GM) foods to see what's available now and what's to come. From FRONTLINE/NOVA: "Harvest of Fear."
9th - 10th Science
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Genetic Markers: Connecting the Dots

National Geographic
Biology buffs simulate how genetic markers are passed among populations in order to understand how these markers can help anthropologists map human migration. A couple of volunteers leave the room while you walk the remaining learners...
8th - 12th Science
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The Impact of Genetically Modified Seeds

PBS
What is all the fuss about genetically modified foods? PBS provides this resource designed to supplement the documentary Food, Inc. to help learners investigate the benefits and controversies of genetically modified foods...
7th - 12th Science
Instructional Video

Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey, Part 7 of 13

Curated OER
The seventh entry in this 13-part series attempts to show the path the second migration wave took out of Africa. Young geneticists will learn how environmental stressors pushed a second wave of people into the Middle East, China, and...
10 mins 9th - 12th Science
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Tracing Genetic Ancestry Using DNA Microarrays

Curated OER
High school learners read and discuss an article about genetic ancestry and genetic ancestry testing. They complete a paper and pencil activity that mimics the function of a DNA microarray and consider the ethics of genetic testing in...
9th - 12th Science
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Pbs Learning Media: Genetic Variation

PBS
This video segment from NOVA: "Cracking the Code of Life" explores the genetic similarities and differences among organisms.
9th - 10th Science
Handout

Pbs Learning Media: How to Conquer a Genetic Disease

PBS
In Blazing a Genetic Trail, by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, follow this three-step approach to treating genetic diseases.
9th - 10th Science
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