US Department of Energy
Doe: Joint Genome Institute
This Department of Energy site has up-to-date information and statistics on the progress of all JGI genome sequencing projects.
Palomar Community College District
Human Chromosomal Abnormalities (Tutorial)
A self paced tutorial covering chromosomal testing and the many types of conditions resulting from chromosome abnormalities.
Palomar Community College District
Flashcards for Human Chromosomal Abnormalities
Great for a quick check of facts related to detection and common abnormalities. Use these for a test review.
Palomar Community College District
Pc: Flashcards for Human Sex Chromosome Abnormalities
A good way to review facts related to sex chromosome abnormalities. Use these helpful flashcards for a test review.
University of Hamburg
University of Hamburg: Deviations From Mendelian Laws And: What Is the Meaning of Dominance?
Upper level discussion of several of Mendel's experiments and laws.
Other
Woodrow Wilson Leadership Program in Biology: Populations to Molecules
A large collection of lesson and labs developed by high school biology teachers. Lesson plans cover the topics of Drosophila, population genetics, gene, molecular genetics, chromosomes, genetic disease, genetic counseling, and bioethics....
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Human Genome Project Overview
Explains the goals of the Human Genome Project. It also explains some of the ethical, legal and social challenges associated with this new technology.
Other
Australian Genome Research Facility (Home Page)
This is the homepage of the Austrialian Genome Research Facility. It is dedicated to the sequencing of DNA and understanding genetics.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Thomas Hunt Morgan and His Legacy
This detailed article from the Nobel e-Museum explores Thomas Hunt Morgan's career and research in genetics. Read how Morgan's work influenced later scientists and the modern scientific world.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: Chromosome Mapping
Alfred Sturtevant will describe his gene mapping research with fruit flies. This animated explanation will show how he bred fruit flies to determine the proximity of genes.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Genetic Drift Simulation
This site from the University of Arizona runs a two-step simulation of Genetic Drift. There are teacher's notes included. A great site to aid in understanding Genetic Drift.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Genes and Inheritance
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.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Mechanisms of Genetics: Dna Changes
Given illustrations or partial DNA sequences, students will identify changes in DNA and the significance of these changes.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Plant Cell: Animal Cell Anatomy
This is a thorough site which contains a glossary of plant/animal cell anatomy terms. Diagrams of both cells are included along with worksheets to label.
Other
Genome British Columbia: Chromosomes
This is an excellent PowerPoint presentation that explains what chromosomes are. Many slides are also accompanied by detailed notes.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Journey Into Dna
Travel deep into the human body to see exactly where your DNA resides. From the NOVA: Cracking the Code of Life Web site.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Cri Du Chat Syndrome
This site has information on causes, symptoms, treatment, support groups, expectations and prognosis related to Cri-du-Chat, a genetic syndrome. Information is objectively presented and fairly thorough. Information is provided by A.D.A.M.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Human Genome Project
An in-depth look at the human genome project and its scientific and social implications. Students work through interactive learning material, understanding the ethics involved in genetic studies. There is a suggested classroom activity...
National Institutes of Health
Ncbi: Human Genome Resources
This site covers information on all the human chromosomes, has interesting illustrations as well.
National Institutes of Health
National Center for Biotechnology Information: Education
This link has many tools to help understand the revolutionary sciences and discoveries in genetics.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Dna: The Book of You
This video explains how DNA works and what it does, relating it to an instruction manual for building an organism. [4:29] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
BBC
Bbc Mundo: Decodificando a La Humanidad Del Adn
Learn about DNA and decoding the human genome by clicking graphical DNA models. You can also review a timeline that shows important moments in human genetics research. In Spanish.
City University of New York
The World of Cells: Nucleus
A good description of the structure and function of the nucleus.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Biology: Genetics
College-level course focusing on the principles of genetics. Course topics include structure and function of genes, chromosomes and genomes, biological variation, population genetics, use of genetic methods to analyze protein function,...