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Worksheet
Curated OER

AP: Chapter 19: Control of Eukaryotic Genome

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
When your AP biology class is studying DNA and genomes, this worksheet will provide a detailed review. On the first page are diagrams and matching SEM (scanning electron microscope) images of different levels of DNA packing to be...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Huntington's Disease

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research specific genetic disorders and create a pedigree of a fictitious local family in which Huntington's Disease is found. They predict inheritance and severity of HD and role play decision making process involving genetic...
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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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Handout
Other

Johns Hopkins Univ.:baltimore Huntington's Disease Cent.

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Huntington's disease, including history of disease, characteristics of disorder, nature of mutation, treatment, and son on.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: The Brain: Teaching Modules

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of 32 video learning modules on everything to do with the brain.
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Website
University of Washington

University of Washington: Neurological Disorder Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Eighteen different categories of mental illness are a part of this resource. Each category of illness has multiple links allowing for a very thorough investigation of each disorder.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

U.s. National Library of Medicine: Genetic Conditions: Huntington Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a summary of the disease effects on the body and the genetics behind its inheritance. There are several links to other useful sites.