Curated OER
The Master of Mutations
Eighth graders research a genetic disease and present the information to the class.
Curated OER
Lesson 18, My Friend Linda
Students explore Huntington's Disease. In this biology lesson, students read My Friend Linda and examine the ethical issues brought to light in the story. Students discuss biotechnology issues and genetic testing.
Curated OER
Blue Genes: Affect Your Life!
Students, in groups, research, analyze and synthesize information on genetic diseases. After watching a video on genetics, groups perform research on a variety of genetic diseases and present their findings to the class.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: Sex Linked Hemophilia in the Royal Romanov Family
An animated pedigree clearly explains the way hemophilia was inherited in the Romanov family. Interpreting pedigrees and sex-linked crosses should be much easier to understand after going through this tutorial.
PBS
Pbs Bloodlines: Technology Hits Home
This site is a must see for any lesson or unit on biotechnology! It is a companion to the PBS video "Bloodlines: Technology Hits Home," although it can certainly be used without the video. It's a fantastic site that will challenge...
PBS
Pbs Bloodlines: Making Precedent
Excellent site where students are challenged to read several case studies and make choices about what they would do in the situation. After they choose they are presented with some of the consequences that their decision may produce in...
WebMD
Web Md: Hutchinson Gilford Progeria
This site from WebMD Health provides great information on the Hutchinson Gilford Progeria Syndrome. It discusses synonyms, disorder subdivisions, and general discussion with resources. Links are provided throughout for additional...
University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Dna and Verdicts
Part of a site on genetics, this page explores DNA as a forensic science. Explains how and why DNA can be used to convict or acquit a criminal from wrongdoing using forensic DNA analysis. Teacher resources too.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Single Gene Disorders: Cystic Fibrosis
Click on "Cystic Fibrosis (CF) to learn about this is a disorder that affects respiration and digestion. This article explains causes, inheritance, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Genetica Humana
This is a great unit on human genetics. It contains 17 interactive activities.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Your Genes, Your Health: Cystic Fibrosis
Explore the facts on Cystic Fibrosis through this interactive and engaging site.
Science Daily
Science Daily: Iowa Researchers Rare, Accelerated Aging Condition
Article summarizes recent University of Iowa research. Progeria patients show deficiencies in certain antioxidant enzymes. Author provides information about possible application of gene therapy in future progeria research and treatment
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Inheritance of Hemophilia
This site explains the X-linked inheritance of Hemophilia and includes a diagram.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Cystic Fibrosis
This article, written for younger readers, explains cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited disease that causes the body to produce mucus that's extremely thick and sticky.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Genetic Disorders Group Activity
In this group activity, students will use the Internet to research genetic disorders. They will choose one and design a pamphlet which outlines background information about the disorder, symptoms of the disorder, state whether or not the...