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Indiana University

Ensi: Comparison of Human: Chimpanzee Chromosomes Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a great lesson plan that combines Karoytypes and evolution. Students will recognize that the chromosomes of chimpanzees and humans are remarkably similar, then correlate that to their evolutionary relationship.
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Genome British Columbia

Genome British Columbia: Chromosome Fundamentals

For Students 9th - 10th
Understanding how chromosomes, DNA and genes all work together can be confusing. The author has explained how chromosomes fit into the picture in clear language.
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National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Human Chromosomes

For Students 9th - 10th
This map from Access Excellence shows human chromosome pairs. The site includes a short description of chromosome structure, staining of chromosomes and karyotypes.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Learning Center: learn.genetics: Scientists Read Chromosomes

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how scientists read human chromosomes using three features: size, banding pattern, and centromere position.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Human Chromosomes and Genes

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers human autosomes and sex chromosomes.
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National Health Museum

Nhm: Restriction Maps to Cladograms Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan requires students to analyze DNA restriction maps to determine the differences in the sequence for several primates and humans. They then use the information to create a cladogram.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Human Chromosomes and Genes Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on human chromosomes and genes.