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Lesson Plan
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: The Molecular Evolution of Gene Birth and Death

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An advanced instructional activity that describes the role of mutations in the birth and death of genes. It includes background information, examples, video clips, and animations.
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Handout
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Leading Edge Bioinformatics

For Students 9th - 10th
Peter Skewes-Cox, and Dr. Graham Ruby, both in the DeRisi lab, explain state-of-the-art DNA sequencing and bioinformatic technologies. [6:36]
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Lesson Plan
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Dna: Teacher Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This curriculum guide assists in filtering through the vast available resources from BioInteractive and HHMI and organizes the material according to various topics related to DNA, including DNA structure, replication, and repair.
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Article
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Article: "The Day the Mesozoic Died"

For Students 9th - 10th
A short article by Dr. Sean B. Carroll detailing the discoveries covered in the film The Day The Mesozoic Died.
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Graphic
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Feeding a Hungry Heart

For Students 9th - 10th
An intricate three-dimensional network of blood vessels nourishes the heart. Images like this can be used to make detailed comparisons of healthy and diseased hearts.