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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Central Dogma and Genetic Medicine

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Scientists work every day to find solutions to genetic diseases. Scholars learn about the process of gene sequencing, mutations, and the results. They explore genetic diseases and therapies to intervene and help and, through case...
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Ghost in Your Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore DNA microarrays. In this genetics instructional activity, students model DNA microarrays that are used by scientists. Students work to determine levels of breast cancer genes in patients. They will determine the...
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Inheritance of Genetic Disorders

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore inheritance patterns of diseases. In this genetic lesson, students explain how recessive genes may cause human disorders. They identify and research five genetic disorders and present their findings to the class.
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Reproduction and Development

For Students 7th - 11th
Have a sense of humor when discussing human anatomy with your class! Through puzzles and riddles, learners become comfortable with words relating to reproduction and development. They combine mixed up words from the "vocabulary gene...
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Sleep Disorders

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students reach sleep, dreaming and sleep walking. They research these topics at the provide web links as they read through the narrative and questions.