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Unit Plan
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Problemas Sobre Tecnologia Del Dna Recombinado

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the basics techniques and principles of recombinant DNA and how it applies to human health with these series of problems presented here. The correct answers have a brief explanation to reinforce the theories and incorrect answers...
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Handout
University of Kansas Medical Center

Univ. Of Kansas Medical Center: Accredited Programs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Kansas Medical Center provides a list and direct links to colleges with accredited genetic counseling programs.
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Handout
Palomar Community College District

Waynes Word: Multiple Gene (Polygenic) Inheritance

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explains and gives examples of polygenic inheritance.
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Handout
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Got Bacterial Genes?

For Students 9th - 10th
Weird Why? Files article (posted May 17, 2001) unravels the notion that bacteria that once infected our ancestors stuck their genes into our chromosomes.
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Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Practice Quiz for Gene Flow

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Palomar College contains an interactive practice quiz containing four questions on major concepts regarding gene flow. A great learning tool.
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Interactive
BioMan Biology

Snurfle Meiosis and Genetics 2: Diversity and Dihybrid Crosses

For Students 9th - 10th
This biology game assesses understanding of "crossing over", "independent fertilization", and "random fertilization" in the study of genetics.
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Interactive
Other

Clermont College: Genetic Practice Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Clermont College provides a good interactive practice test using Punnett squares.
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Handout
University of California

University of California Museum of Paleontology: Genetic Shuffling

For Students 9th - 10th
An article describing how new heritable characteristics can result from the genetic shuffling that occurs during sexual reproduction.
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Handout
Treehut

Suzy's World: Genetics Why Do You Look Like You?

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site explores the role genetics plays in making you look the way that you do. Content includes fun facts and a classroom experiment.
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Website
Other

Hunter O'reilly: Abstract Artist and Geneticist

For Students 9th - 10th
Galleries of artwork and information on the artist Hunter O'Reilly.
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Handout
University of Washington

University of Washington: Mendel's Experiments

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a summary of a lecture given at the University of Washington about Mendel's Experiments concerning the 3:1 segregation ratio.
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Handout
University of Maryland

Univ. Of Maryland Baltimore Cty/biology Century

For Students 9th - 10th
Historical perspective on Mendel's contribution. Spends a little time setting up what the current beliefs of Mendel's day were and how he changed things with what he did.
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Website
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Genetics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network has developed interactive and printable crossword puzzles. The theme of this puzzle is Genetics.
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Bio Topics

Bio Topics: Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
A worksheet and notes containing the basics of genetics.
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Bio Topics

Bio Topics: Genetic Inheritance Diagrams

For Students 9th - 10th
Diagrams of genetic inheritance.
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Website
Other

Dr. Green: Adolescents and Sleep

For Students 9th - 10th
This article presents information about the needs of adolescents for plenty of sleep each night.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Punnett Squares

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will use Punnett Squares to analyze how biological traits are passed on to successive generations.
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Website
Other

The Human Genome Organisation

For Students 9th - 10th
This is HUGO's website, it contains vital information on the Human Genome Project.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Barbara Mc Clintock

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about Barbara McClintock, who "was one of the first women geneticists."
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Genetics & Gregor Mendel

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will learn about Gregor Mendel and the role he played in genetic research.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Cells Genetics Basic

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The teacher will use this lesson plan to review cells and genetics.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Genetics

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart will help students identify characteristics that match their parents and link these characteristics to their family members.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Genetics Dna Replication

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart presents the process of DNA replication. There are student activities and assessment questions for use with Activote.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Genetics Punnett Squares

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson Punnett Squares are used to illustrate genetic possibilities. There are exercises and assessment questions to use with Activotes.