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Handout
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Human Genome Project: Project Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides from the Human Genome Project provides basic information on the Human Genome Project. Among the items discussed is how genome sequencing is done, as well as information about the genome and proteome.
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Handout
Sophia Learning

Sophia: X Linked Traits

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will give examples of disorders that are linked to genes on the X chromosome.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Genetic Inheritance Aqa

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on genetic key terms; it defines them and explains what they do. It provides links to a video and a test.
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Handout
Harvard University

Harvard University: Neurofibromatosis Clinic

For Students 9th - 10th
This explanation of the two forms of neurofibromatosis (NF)reveals the chromosomal locations of NF genes and their related proteins. Illustrated.
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Activity
National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Graphics Gallery of Biotechnology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides simple diagrams on all major topics in cell biology, genetics and biotechnology.
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Handout
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Human Genome Project

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the human genome project and its scientific and social implications. Students work through interactive learning material, understanding the ethics involved in genetic studies. There is a suggested classroom activity...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Genetic Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Some human genetic disorders are also X-linked or Y-linked, which means the faulty gene is carried on these sex chromosomes. Other genetic disorders are carried on...
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Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Heredity: Your Connection to the Past

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An indepth introduction to genetics as a whole with sample lessons, vocabulary, and bibliography. From the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute.
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Handout
Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Mendels' Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Palomar College provides a good background on exactly what Mendel did. Vocabulary links throughout make this a very good introduction article for genetics.
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Interactive
University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Dna and Verdicts

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Heredity and Traits

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Interactive
BBC

Bbc Mundo: Decodificando a La Humanidad Del Adn

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about DNA and decoding the human genome by clicking graphical DNA models. You can also review a timeline that shows important moments in human genetics research. In Spanish.
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Article
Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Barbara Mc Clintock

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how Barbara McClintock made a number of groundbreaking discoveries in genetics.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Principles of Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the four unifying principles of biology.
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Unit Plan
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dna From the Beginning: Some Dna Can Jump

For Students 9th - 10th
This article contains information on how DNA is repaired to prevent mutated damage from interrupting DNA processes.
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Unit Plan
BBC

Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Genetic Inheritance

For Students 9th - 10th
Mutations can cause a permanent change in the DNA of an organism. Over many generations, organisms have adapted through mutation which involves small changes between organisms which may allow that organism to compete better for survival....
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Human Inheritance Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on human inheritance.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Cockrum's Gray Shrew

For Students 4th - 8th
With developments in molecular biology, biologists have powerful new tools to determine the relatedness of specimens found at different locations. Studies of chromosomes and gene sequences have helped identify Cockrum's Gray Shrew and...
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Activity
Other

Putting Dna to Work: The Dna Sequence

For Students 9th - 10th
Get a feel for how to read a DNA sequence from several links located on this site.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Heredity Mix 'N Match

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This site includes a lesson plan designed to teach students how genetic traits are passed down from parents to offspring. Students will explore such concepts as random selection, chrosomes, genotypes and phenotypes using jelly beans and...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Biomolecules: Dna: Dna Structure and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed explanation of DNA's structure and function. Includes illustrations.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Mutations

For Students 9th - 10th
A webpage briefly explaining how a mutation in DNA and RNA can cause the wrong protein to be synthesized. Understand that DNA & RNA are long string of nucleotides that codes protein. The mutations shown include deletion, duplication,...
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Handout
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dna From the Beginning: Mutations Are Changes in Genetic Information

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explains how and why mutations are so important to genetics.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Ohio Department of Education: Cell Division and Differentiation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, learners use hands-on activities and journaling to learn about the process of mitosis, meiosis and cell differentiation. Hands-on activities include modeling of the mitosis and meiosis processes with model building and...

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