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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Molecular Clocks: Proteins That Evolve at Different Rates

For Students 9th - 10th
In this graphic and article from "The Human Evolution Coloring Book" by Adrienne Zihlman, four different proteins from humans and horses are compared and the reasons each protein evolves at its own characteristic rate are discussed.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Sequencing Race Begins

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment from NOVA: "Cracking the Code of Life" looks at one of the key players in the race to decode the human genome.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Forensic Dna Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment from NOVA: "The Killer's Trail" investigates the potential for DNA evidence to solve murder cases, even those from the distant past.
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Article
Genome British Columbia

Genome British Columbia: Predictive Genetic Screening

For Students 9th - 10th
The purpose of predictive genetic screening is to learn whether an individual is at high risk of developing a heredity condition that may run in the family. This article shows you how to weigh the benefits and disadvantages of having...
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Interactive
University of Utah

University of Utah: Dna Mircoarray Virtual Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive lab will enhance learning about DNA by virtually translating a gene.