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Curated OER

DNA Activities

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students work together to identify the structure of DNA. They practice using new vocabulary as well. They create a 3-D model of DNA to complete the lesson.
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Curated OER

Genetics: Knowledge Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
In this genetics quiz worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions covering various concepts of genetics. A reference web site is given for additional resources.
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Curated OER

Biology Assignment on Sex determination

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use this activity prior to the introduction of materials on Genetics. They read the article "Becoming a Male, Becoming a Female" in the publication From Egg to Adult. Students then complete the assignment in order to...
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Curated OER

Disproving the Proof

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the progression of discoveries that have led to the genetics knowledge that scientists currently have. They determine how genetic experiments disproved previous theories on inheritance.
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Curated OER

Building a Model DNA

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain the function of DNA in the body. In this biology lesson plan, students build a DNA model using simple materials. They demonstrate how bases pair up in the helix.
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Curated OER

Biology Demos

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars participate in biology demos. In this biology lesson, students explain how energy is released in the ATP cycle. They demonstrate DNA replication process.
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Curated OER

Human genome project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils research writings on "the book of life." Students research the human genome project. Pupils discover the issues of nature versus nurture are still hashed over in the scientific community.
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Curated OER

Moore S Word Search Puzzle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are in the word search puzzle that focus upon the vocabulary that is from the theme of the sheet.
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Curated OER

Extraction of DNA from Onion

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students experiment with DNA by isolating it from plant tissue. They investigate whole onions to prepare DNA. They complete the experiment to examine the structural characteristics of DNA.
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Genes and Inheritance

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete, student-paced lesson on genetics and inheritance. Students work their way through illustrations and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
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BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Dna, Genes and Chromosomes

For Students 9th - 10th
Chromosomes are made from DNA. Genes are short sections of DNA. Genetically identical cells are produced by a type of cell division called mitosis. In sexual reproduction, a male gamete fuses with a female gamete to produce a new cell....
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Dna and Chromosomes

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Tutorial serves as an introduction to chromosomes. It defines genes, chromosomes, and homologous chromosomes, while providing an explaination of chromatids and...
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Active Science: Genes and Inheritance

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive website that explores information about genes, mitosis, meiosis, cloning, and gene mutation. Concepts are discussed in detail with an interactive glossary and animations. At the end of each section quick questions are...
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Nature Research

Scitable: Nucleic Acid Structure and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Get an in-depth look at the importance of DNA with this library of information on nucleic acid structure and function. Understand the structure and function of DNA by exploring topics in the chemical structure of DNA, organization of DNA...
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Nature Research

Scitable: Genes and Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the genetic contributions to human diseases such as polydactyly, spina bifida, and cancer. Study the genetics of monogenic diseases, chromosomal diseases, and multifactorial with articles that explain the genetics...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Chromosomes

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative resource features an overview of genetic material: DNA, chromosomes, genomes, homologous chromosomes, sister chromatids, and haploid/diploid.
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National Institutes of Health

Niehs: Kids' Pages: You and Your Genes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Online children's story that teaches about genes and how they direct how you react to things in your environment. Click on "next" at the bottom of the story to see how different people respond differently to harmful substances.
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Nature Research

Scitable: Gene Inheritance and Transmission

For Students 9th - 10th
Get an in-depth look at gene inheritance and transmission with this webpage. This site explores genetics beyond Mendel and his peas. Investigate transmission genetics with the following topics gene linkage, variation in gene expression,...
Article
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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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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Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Ornl: Genomics and Its Impact on Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Human Genome Project for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the index page for chapters which include an introduction to genes, the mapping sequence of genes, and the impact and future of the Human Genome Project.
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Genomic Puzzles Old and New

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of genomes in regards to the amount of DNA compared to the number of chromosomes in different organisms. Additional discussion focuses on how the human genome is different from other species.
Handout
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Thomas Hunt Morgan and His Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed article from the Nobel e-Museum explores Thomas Hunt Morgan's career and research in genetics. Read how Morgan's work influenced later scientists and the modern scientific world.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: The Basics and Beyond

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers a clear definition of the science of Genetics, highlighting DNA and genes. There is a neat, easy-to-understand animated tour of the basics and an opportunity to go inside an animated cell. Student can build a DNA...

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