Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Restriction Enzymes

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore enzymes and enzyme combinations. They examine and cut up and practice matching DNA sequences.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Model Organisms: The Genes We Share

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this genetics worksheet, students access a website to learn about how human genes mutate to cause heritable disorders such as Huntington disease. Students use the information on this website to complete 12 short answer questions.
Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Forensics and Dna Profiling

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how DNA profilers analyze bits of tissue to identify human remains. From the NOVA: "Lost on Everest" Web site.
Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Genetic Variation

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment from NOVA: "Cracking the Code of Life" explores the genetic similarities and differences among organisms.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: The Human Genome: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this quick self-checking, multiple-choice question quiz over the human genome.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Crispr Lets You Edit Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
Andrea M. Henle examines the science behind gene editing tools such as CRISPR.