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Sustainable Table: The Issues: Genetic Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about genetic engineering and gives the concerns people have with genetically modified food. There are also a list of foods that are currently being genetically modified, and also a "Did you know" section.
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eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Genetic Engineering

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains a basic concept in genetic engineering, i.e., the genetic modification of living things. Describes how it is done, how it differs from cloning, the benefits it offers, and the concerns people have about this practice.
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Genetic Engineering & Xenotransplantation

For Students 9th - 10th
In efforts to cure some cases of Type I diabetes scientists are considering xenotransplantation. With this practice, islets from animals other than human are transplanted into humans. With further studies scientists will discover...
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Types of Genetic Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes three types of genetic engineering - analytical genetic engineering, applied genetic engineering, and chemical genetic engineering.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Genetic Engineering Applications

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will examine the pros and cons of various applications of genetic engineering and biotechnology.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Engineer a Crop: Transgenic Manipulation

For Students 9th - 10th
You're the geneticist now. In this interactive feature developed for the companion Web site for NOVA/FRONTLINE: "Harvest of Fear," use the latest in genetic technology to engineer your own "supercrop" of tomatoes.
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Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: The Secret of How Life Works [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In this Biotechnology Institute issue, get a glimpse the ethical implications of work done on the study of DNA and genetics.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: What's Dominant?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In a class discussion format, the teacher presents background information about basic human genetics. The number of chromosomes in both body cells and egg and sperm cells is covered, as well as the concept of dominant and recessive...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Heredity Mix 'N Match

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This site includes a lesson plan designed to teach students how genetic traits are passed down from parents to offspring. Students will explore such concepts as random selection, chrosomes, genotypes and phenotypes using jelly beans and...
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Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Genetically Modified Food Crops [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This issue of Your World will help students unravel conflicting reports about agricultural biotechnology. Is it safe and environmentally friendly or an out-of-control experiment? Students will learn how plants with specific traits are...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Genetic Counselor

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the career profile of the genetic counselor, who spends time with patients advising them of their options when deciding about the risks of genetic disease. Science Buddies lays out the educational requirements as well as the job...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Mice Rule! (Or Not)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the relationships between genetics, biodiversity, and evolution through a simple activity involving hypothetical wild mouse populations. First, students toss coins to determine what traits a set of mouse parents...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Yes or No to Gmo?

For Students 6th - 8th
Discover the purpose of genetic engineering in agriculture. Explore the pros and cons of genetic modification.
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PBS

Pbs: Pov Documentaries: Food, Inc.: What Do You Know About Gm Os?

For Students 5th - 9th
Take this eleven-question quiz to test your knowledge of GMOs. After the quiz, learn more about genetically modified foods by reviewing the correct answers.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Human Genome Project Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the goals of the Human Genome Project. It also explains some of the ethical, legal and social challenges associated with this new technology.
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Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Can You Tell if Any of These Animals Are Transgenic? [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the development of transgenic animals and some potential applications. The field of transgenic animals is very young and still has many hurdles to cross.
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Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Plant Biotechnology [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
As humans try to reach the goal of growing enough food to feed all the people, find out how biotechnology is used to help.
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Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Gene Therapy [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The articles in this biotechnology magazine will help students understand the benefits of gene therapy, while encouraging them to think about the challenges of defining its ethical use.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: On Human Cloning

For Students 9th - 10th
Three cloning experts share their opinions of cloning in these interviews from NOVA: "18 Ways to Make a Baby."
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Iowa Public Television (Iptv): Explore More

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore More is an online and broadcast series engages students in problems they can relate to, provides compelling content for investigation and gives students opportunities to form their own points of view on contemporary issues such...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Harvest of Fear

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Research and debate the arguments for and against the use of genetically modified foods.
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Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Industrial Biotechnology [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about three products of biotechnology and genetic engineering while getting a glimpse of the technologies behind these products. Also learn how science and engineering can make industrial products to be sold commercially.
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Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Emerging Diseases: New and Old [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Start thinking about how to help make the world a safer place by studying biotechnology, in particular proteomics and genome study.
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Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain Community College: Plasmids

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is part of an "Online Biology Book" and contains excellent text and visuals. Discusses F and R plasmids and includes great illustrations. Well organized and clear.

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