CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Mutations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The process of DNA replication is not always 100% accurate. Sometimes the wrong base is inserted in the new strand of DNA. This wrong base could become permanent. A...
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Mutant Fruit Flies
Find out what genetic mutations are and view some of the mutations that affect the wing structure, body color, eye color, and head shape of fruit flies.
Other
Monstrous Mutations: Effect of Random Mutations on Animals' Survival Skills
For this lab activity from Shelly's Science Spot, young scholars investigate how genetic mutations can affect the ability of animals to survive, by helping, harming, or having no impact.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Learn Genetics: How Do Mutations Cause Genetic Disorders?
Get a brief overview of the connection between mutations and genetic diseases. Several causes of mutations are also presented.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Strange Case of the Cyclops Sheep
In the 1950s, a group of ranchers in Idaho were baffled when their sheep gave birth to lambs with only one eye. Mystified by these cyclops sheep, they called in scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate. What...
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Gene Environment Interaction: Food and Sand Rat Health
Students explore the effect of both genes and environment on the health of sand rats, a model for studying diabetes in humans.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ls3 1: Mutations Harmful, Beneficial or Neutral
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-LS3-1: mutations- harmful, beneficial or neutral.