Curated OER
The Human Genotype
Six different chromosome activites introduce biology aces to heredity, chromosomal abnormalities, sex-linked traits, and the human genome. The hands-on activites are fairly simple for the teacher to prepare and will prove to be both...
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Chromosome Karyotyping
Students explore chromosome karyotyping. In this chromosome karyotyping lesson plan, students use a chromosome kit to explore chromosome syndromes and disorders. They also produce a large model of a cell with chromosome to simulate cell...
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KARYOTYPE ALTERNATIVES
Students comprehend that karyotyping is a process in which chromosomes are cut from an enlarged picture and arranged in decreasing order of size. The cells to be viewed are first chemically treated to increase the number of dividing...
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Lesson 10: Karyotypes
Young scholars predict traits of future offspring. In this biology lesson, students study karyotyping to predict genetic disorders. They research an assigned karyotype and present information about it.
Curated OER
Born of Blood
Young scholars define attributes of human chromosomes and match them to make a human karyotype. For this investigative lesson students demonstrate how traits are encoded in genes found on chromosomes.
Curated OER
Human Heredity Vocabulary
Ninth graders review the terms "aneuploidy," "fetus," and "karyotype" in this vocabulary worksheet, which includes three multiple choice questions about each term. This activity could be expanded into a more developed vocabulary lesson...
Indiana University
Ensi: Comparison of Human: Chimpanzee Chromosomes Lesson
This is a great lesson plan that combines Karoytypes and evolution. Students will recognize that the chromosomes of chimpanzees and humans are remarkably similar, then correlate that to their evolutionary relationship.
University of Arizona
Biology Project: Karyotyping Activity
If you want an interactive way to practice karyotyping, this is it. There are three patient histories and karyotypes to use in diagnosing human genetic disorders. There is enough information on comparing chromosomes to get you started.
University of Arizona
Biology Project: Karyotyping Activity
Try your hand at matching chromosomes to complete the karyotype in this simulation. Simulation contains karyotyping activity for three different patients and students can explore whether those patients have any genetic disorders.
Palomar Community College District
Human Chromosomal Abnormalities (Tutorial)
A self paced tutorial covering chromosomal testing and the many types of conditions resulting from chromosome abnormalities.
Palomar Community College District
Flashcards for Human Chromosomal Abnormalities
Great for a quick check of facts related to detection and common abnormalities. Use these for a test review.
Genome British Columbia
Genome British Columbia: Chromosome Fundamentals
Understanding how chromosomes, DNA and genes all work together can be confusing. The author has explained how chromosomes fit into the picture in clear language.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Learning Center: Learn Genetics: Using Karyotypes to Predict
Follow a series of chromosome problem scenarios to learn about several genetic disorders. Test your knowledge with a quiz at the end of the exercise.
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.
Other
Genome British Columbia: Chromosomes
This is an excellent PowerPoint presentation that explains what chromosomes are. Many slides are also accompanied by detailed notes.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Journey Into Dna
Travel deep into the human body to see exactly where your DNA resides. From the NOVA: Cracking the Code of Life Web site.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Heredity and Traits
The Genetic Science Learning Center presents the world of heredity and traits including activities to better comprehend the science, clear explanations of aspects of heredity, and an interactive opportunity.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Dna Molecule: Chromosome Map
Find out about the chromosome karyotype and how that identifies a human as a human. [0:46]
University of Arizona
Ua: Diagnosis of Klinefelter's Syndrome
Brief tutorial dealing with Klinefelter's diagnosis. Provides illustration of nondisjunction and Klinefelter's karyotype. Information provided regarding other sex chromosome aneuploidies.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Human Chromosomes
This map from Access Excellence shows human chromosome pairs. The site includes a short description of chromosome structure, staining of chromosomes and karyotypes.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Genetic Disorders
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how mutation or abnormal numbers of chromosomes result in genetic disorders.
Other
Science.ca: Uchida Chromosome Mapping Game
This game has students matching pairs of chromosomes to determine if there are any extras, indicating Down Syndrome.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Human Chromosomes and Genes Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on human chromosomes and genes.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cellular Division Questions
This study resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for the MCAT. "Cellular division" questions are provided on this resource.