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Evo Tutor: Evolutionary Processes
EvoTutor is your online resource for interactive simulations of evolutionary processes.
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My Science Box: Dna Models
Hands-on lesson in which students play with puzzle pieces representing the DNA molecule to discover the molecular structure of DNA.
Genome British Columbia
Genome British Columbia: Dna Goes Upc: An Introduction to Dna Barcoding
In recent years, Canadian scientists have been in the forefront of efforts to identify animal species by DNA barcoding. A single gene, cytochrome oxidase I (COI), that is present in all animals is being used to identify each species....
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Ornl: Pharmacogenomics
Explains in clear language how drugs might be tailor made for individuals genetic make-up. Background and supporting information for this cutting edge topic is very good.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Technology and Ethics
Investigate the meaning of ethics and morality as applied to technology and scientific advances. Research various issues related to scientific, technological and medical advances in the past decade and take a stand on each.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: The Human Genome Project, a Decade Later
This article reviews advances made by medical researchers since the complete mapping of the human genetic code ten years earlier. Although the expectation then had been that cures could be found for many diseases based on this new...
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Gregor Mendel
Basic information on the life and works of biologist Gregor Mendel.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American:gene Hunters: Build an Electrophoresis Chamber
Explore the work of geneticists and understand the technique of electrophoresis and what it is used for. Assemble a gel chamber for separating mixtures through gel electrophoresis.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: The Gene Hunters: Genes and Aging
Explore the scientific breakthroughs in understanding the genes that control the way we age. Collect your own samples of active nematodes by assembling and using a device called a Baermann Funnel, then observe the behavior of these worms.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Human Genome Project: Genome Glossary
This site from the Human Genome Project of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a glossary of terms associated with Genetics and Biosciences. The site lists the terms alphabetically and they can be viewed by clicking on the letter.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Ornl: Human Genome Project Resources
Many different resources can be accessed through this page from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. A valuable reference page for teachers and students.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Ornl: Genomics and Its Impact on Science
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.
Other
Human Genome Sequencing Center (Baylor College of Med)
Resource presents information about the human genome sequencing project and has links to other genome projects besides the Human Genome Project.
What2Learn
What2 Learn: Gene Trivia
This Science game about genes was created using the What2Learn game machine. The objective of the game is to correctly answer the questions about genetics. Students should learn genetics and heredity before playing the game.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Intro to Biotechnology
An overview of what biotechnology is including DNA technology. Also explore ethical questions in biotechnology.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)
A technique used to amplify, or make many copies of, a specific target region of DNA.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
National Cancer Institute: Cancer Genetics Overview
This site provides extensive information about the relationship of genetics to cancer.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Barbara Mc Clintock
Learn how Barbara McClintock made a number of groundbreaking discoveries in genetics.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 10 28 13: Face Shape Secrets May Lie in 'Junk' Dna
Article reports that the secret to differences in face-shape may be found in the non-coding sequences of DNA, also known as "junk" DNA.
National Human Genome Research Institute
Natonal Human Genome Research Institute: Talking Glossary Phenotype
This site has the defintion, illustrations, and an audio explanation of the term.
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Human Genome Research Institute: Talking Glossary: Allele
Resource provides an audio explanation as well as a written definition of what an allele is. Includes illustration as well.
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Human Genome Research Institute: Talking Glossary: Genotype
Resource provides a definition of "genotype" and a detailed audio explanation of the term, and links to related terms.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: The Benefits of Biodiversity
First, students toss coins to determine what traits a set of mouse parents possess, such as fur color, body size, heat tolerance, and running speed. Next they use coin tossing to determine the traits a mouse pup born to these parents...
Curated OER
Kids Health: When You Are a Twin or Triplet
"Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be a twin?" KidsHealth considers the types, troubles, and terrific things about twins and triplets.