Curated OER
TECH: Geneticist
A brief PowerPoint is used to introduce the class to the field of genetics by explaining the fields of work, the education required, and the job prospects. A trait inventory worksheet is completed by individuals, and then they gather...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Genetics
The Gene Scene OLogy site is a place for learning all about genetics--DNA, cloning, nature versus nature, and interesting genetic science facts and discoveries. Explore, ask questions, find information, and meet American Museum of...
University of California
Princeton University: The Faces of Science: African Americans
This resource explores the role of African Americans in science. Past contributions, present activity and future possibilities are all discussed.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:build a Family Tree (Men Only)
Understand DNA sequences and the Y chromosome. Solve a genealogical puzzle using the power of reasoning and understanding of DNA, and complete the a male family tree using DNA information from the Y chromosome of three fictitious...
National Health Museum
Nhm: Amino Acid Sequences Show Evolution
This lesson plan focuses on differences in the amino acid sequence of hemoglobin and myoglobin proteins. They use the number of differences to create a phylogenetic tree.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Molecular Biology/primate Phylogeny
This lesson plan involves comparison of amino acids to create a phylogenetic tree of primates. Learners will also use other species information to draw conclusions about evolutionary relationships.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Making a Phylogenetic Tree Lesson Plan
Constructing phylogenetic trees may be a daunting task for students, but this lesson plan is a simulation of what molecular biologists must do to determine relationships. This plan is for students who have a good grasp of DNA structure...
University of California
Princeton University: Mary Styles Harris
This site, from the Princeton University, gives a profile of biologist Mary Styles Harris which includes her work, her writing, and her research.
Other
American Society of Human Genetics: Careers in Genetics
Provides descriptions of the training and career options for professionals in the field of genetics.