Students research how mitochondrial DNA is used in determining familial relationships. They complete a worksheet in which they attempt to help solve the identity of bones found in Africa.

Learners 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 better...

In this grammar worksheet, students read the article "Bird Flu" to find the word on each line that should not be there. Students write the incorrect word on the line provided.

In this bacteria quiz worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions covering a variety of concepts related to bacteria. A reference web site is included for additional resources.

Students identify people in the news media who have admitted they suffer from cancer. They explain the types of treatments for each cancer mentioned. They work together to discuss their findings.

Students achieve a week long activity in preparation for a group presentation on a human genetic condition

Students observe the embryological development in the zebrafish. Developmental hierarchy from three germ layers is studied in depth. Research is validated on the body plan of the embryo.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A complete, illustrated article describing DNA mutations and how they relate to cancer.

Explains what genetic mutation is, results of mutation, types, how scientists use it in research and in medicine, what it looks like at the molecular level, chemicals that can cause mutation, and frequency of occurrence. (Published:...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Everyone has mutations. Mutations are essential for evolution to occur. This tutorial defines mutations and explains the different types: somatic mutations, germline...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learning activity defines mutagen, covers the causes of mutation, and gives examples of spontaneous mutations.

Students will learn about the different types of mutations and how they work. They will compare the effect of these different types of mutations in DNA, including nucleotide substitution, nucleotide insertion, and nucleotide deletion....

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.

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

In this online mini-course learners distinguish between the structure, functions, and processes involved with DNA and RNA.

A complete, student-led lesson on cell structure, cell division, and cancer growth. 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...

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

Somatic cells are any cells that are not involved in reproduction and thus cannot be passed on to offspring. This resource discusses mutations in somatic cells, how they occur, how they are detected, and the diseases they can cause in...

An advanced lesson that describes the role of mutations in the birth and death of genes. It includes background information, examples, video clips, and animations.

Cell division is the only way single-celled organisms can reproduce. Learn more about cell division and explore the phases, checkpoints, and protein regulators of the cell cycle in this interactive. Find out how mutated versions of these...

These class notes from a Microbiology course at Acadia University outline point mutations, frameshift mutations, mutagens, mutation rate, and mutant isolation. A good way to review already learned concepts.

Understand how mutations occur, and the implications.

Students define and describe mutation including the common causes of mutation.

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...