Get an in-depth look at the ethical, legal, and social implications genetic technologies have on society. Explore the ethical considerations that genetics has on our society with the advances in genetically-tailored treatments, genetic...

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...

A collection of genetic learning activities provides an engaging way to learn about traits, or better understand disease risk.

Explains basic genetics concepts, including genes, DNA, chromosomes, sex chromosomes, how traits are inherited, genetic variation, cloning, and stem cells.

Compare the growth of normal plants with plants that have been genetically modified to make them resistant to the chemical herbicide Roundup. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How does genetic variation protect species from extinction? Understand sexual reproduction and the importance of both random fertilization and independent assortment.

This is a group of Mendelian Genetics exercises that are designed to show the evolution of a trait within a population. The site covers instruction in calculating genotypic and allelic frequencies, determining dominance, the...

This site explains genetic beliefs before and after Mendel, and also includes a section on Mendel himself and his experiments, entitled, "The Monk and his Peas".

This a great article about cri-du-chat syndrome including diagnosis, symptoms, and genetic inheritance.

Follow a series of chromosome problem scenarios to learn about several genetic disorders. Test your knowledge with a quiz at the end of the exercise.

What causes a genetic mutation? What is the effect of these mutations? Learn about genetics mutations in this tutorial.

How can someone estimate their chances of developing a genetic disease? Probe some of the tools used to investigate disease inheritance, and find out why it is difficult to accurately predict what family members will get certain genetic...

Get a brief overview of the connection between mutations and genetic diseases. Several causes of mutations are also presented.

A site dedicated to educating about genetic inheritance. Explore genetic testing and how your family history affects your genetic information.

Brief text summary of what students learn in the Dragon Genetics I lab along with links to download Student Handouts and Teacher Preparation Notes in PDF and Word formats. Multiple gene inheritance and the cause of genetic linkage are...

This college-level biology reference book introduces the study of heredity and genetics using diagrams and descriptive illustrations.

Microscopic images, detailed information, and illustrated diagrams help explain DNA and molecular genetics in this college-level textbook.

Using pasta to represent gene pairs, learners will learn about genetics and how genes are passed from generation to generation.

Play the role of a scientist and piece together the genetic puzzle to determine the gene responsible for a disorder.

A learning module that begins with "The Keys to Happiness: Partly Genetic, But You Control the Rest" by ABC News, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF...

Discusses common mutations that occur in the human population and describes the many different types of genetic mutations and their impact.

Discusses how sexual reproduction leads to genetic variation. [Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.]

This resource provides a summary of the disease effects on the body and the genetics behind its inheritance. There are several links to other useful sites.

A great lesson that deals with genetic probability and recycling. Learners will create a recycled "critter" based on genotype/phenotypes.