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.

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

A detailed explanation, accompanied by labeled illustrations and real-time movies, showing how vesicles move molecules around, both inside and outside a cell.

Media-rich detailed description of modern cloning technology and the two different processes used: artificial embryo twinning and somatic cell nuclear transfer.

An explanation of how membranes organize the different parts of a cell into compact, specialized units.

Learn about the endosymbiotic theory. This theory explains the evolution of cells from a mitochondria and chloroplast working together in a symbiotic relationship to the current cell structure.

Turn the control knob in this interactive to change the level of gene expression in a cell. Find out how gene, mRNA, and protein production are linked.

Learn about the many ways cell communication can be disrupted, and how this problem sometimes results in disease.

Learn how signals travel within cells, and from cell to cell as a form of cellular communication.

How did your family come to America? When did they arrive? Chances are, they came into America by boat through Ellis Island. Check here for suggestions to get your family history research going.

Learn how gene therapy is being used to help patients with cystic fibrosis. The first part briefly introduces gene therapy and explains in detail the cause of cystic fibrosis. The second section considers the question of whether cystic...

Read about the PTC gene, and listen to scientists discuss this accidental discovery which lead to important clues about human evolution.

Develop a more nuanced understanding of how student ideas are formed both in and outside of the classroom. By understanding the student's misconceptions on scientific ideas, you can better structure your lesson to be more effective. This...

Here's an engaging activity to incorporate dance into your science lessons on weather! Young scholars study wind, and various weather patterns, then create their own dance to illustrate what they have learned. Provides links to more...

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...

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

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

Students read an article that explains the applicability of scale in the biological sciences field.

Read and see examples of how one physics teacher turns his classroom into a student-centered, project-based and fun place to be.

Students learn about the history of Jello and create their own dessert. They analyze the success of their dessert afterwards and make suggestions on how to improve it. They are also invited to take a photo of their creation and email it...

Learn from an expert softball player about playing the game of softball. Discover what gear you'll need, how to play it safe, and the science behind the game.

The students will engage in the process of statistical data comparing data using tables and scatterplots. The students will compare data using measures of center (mean and median) and measures of spread (range). This lesson plan can be...

Design Thinking is a process for designing something to solve a problem. It shares a lot of similarities to the Engineering Design Process you might learn in a STEM class and the Scientific Method you learn in science. However, it tends...