Access Excellence Activities Exchange Innovative, successful teaching strategies and activities to help students learn genetic illustrations from the National Human Genome Research Institute http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/
Extractions: Please visit our Teacher's Lounge to share your ideas and 'talk' with the creators of the activities found here. Partners' Collection DNA Primer: An Introduction to Nucleic Acids and Their Application to Infectious Disease Detection , developed by Joan Polancic, MSEd, CLS(NCA), and presented by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science , introduces the basics of nucleic acids so that current molecular technologies that are performed in the clinical or medical laboratory can be understood and applied to disease detection.
Genetics High School Teaching Vignette genetics Teaching Vignettes High School. Title Sickle Cell Anemia, A Case Study These activities lead naturally to the topic of genetic testing and a http://genetics-education-partnership.mbt.washington.edu/class/high.htm
Extractions: Sickle cell anemia is an example of a genetic disease that can serve as a vehicle for teaching many biology concepts. Using a case study approach, opportunities arise to make connections not only to various aspects of genetics and molecular biology, but to physiology, evolution and societal and ethical issues as well. Instructional Materials (included at this website): Sickle Cell Anemia and Genetics: Background Information. Allele Frequencies and Sickle Cell Anemia Lab. Student instructions, data sheet, analysis questions, overhead master. Sickle Cell Anemia: Blood Video Questions and Translation Practice Worksheet. Sickle Cell Lab: Diagnosis Using Simulated Restriction Analysis of DNA.
Extractions: Genetics Education Center University of Kansas Simulated Genetic Counseling Session , Medical Genetics, Univ. Kansas Medical Center Human Genome Project Internet Exercise I , and Exercise II , Genetics Education, Univ. KS Medical Center Genetics Curricula List Genetic Science Standards (K-12) and 2061 Benchmarks (principles of heredity and related concepts) Genetic Programs / Centers / Lesson Plans Access Excellence lesson plans , Genentech, Inc. Aging and Genetics Challenge of Cancer Discovery Series Student/Teacher guides, BioRAP® (Biological Research for Animals and People), University of Connecticut, Science Education Partnership Award, National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health Basic Principles of Genetics: An Introduction to Mendelian Genetics , DO'Neil, Palomar College San Marcos, California Basic Genetics In First and Second Grade , K Ayr, Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute
Classroom Activities Index The activity also gives links for locating a genetic counselor. A guide for teaching the Stem Cells in the Spotlight module including a summary of the http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/teachers/tindex/
Genetics Resources - Teaching About Genetics Use these great resources to help you teach and learn about Genetics. You will find experiments activities and a special teacher area. http://712educators.about.com/od/sciencegenetics/
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WWF | Education | Windows On The Wild | Online Activities This activity is adapted from WWF s Biodiversity Basics a middleschool Find out more about genetic diversity and giraffes through the links below. http://www.worldwildlife.org/windows/online_activities.cfm
Extractions: While you're eating, sleeping, working, driving, or watching TV, forests are helping to clean the air and oceans are regulating the climate. Learn more about some of the secret services that ecosystems (and the species within them) provide with this online version of "Biodiversity Performs!" This activity is adapted from WWF's Biodiversity Basics a middle-school teaching module focused on biodiversity. In this activity adapted from WWF's curriculum guide Biodiversity Basics you can explore the importance and meaning of genetic diversity by checking out your own genetic traits, demonstrating the importance of diversity, and seeing genetic diversity in action as you watch over a giraffe herd. Play the game!
Extractions: Centre for Genetic Epidemiology Faculty Home School Home Centre Home ... Home Community Activities The Centre, in collaboration with the (EBU), co-ordinates and teaches three subjects in the postgraduate degree courses of Master of Public Health , Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology and Biostatistics , and Master of Epidemiology Genetic Epidemiology provides an introduction to epidemiological methods, which are used to estimate the contributions of environmental and genetic factors in disease aetiology, and to help identify genes associated with a disease. Concepts, methodologies, and interpretation of familial risk factors for chronic diseases are the major topics of this subject. Molecular Epidemiology provides an introduction to molecular techniques used in population-based studies, the collection and storage of biological specimens, and the use of biomarkers including measurement issues and statistical analysis of data. Database Systems in Epidemiological Studies provides training in relational database design, programming, security, systematic collection and recording of epidemiological data, and exporting data from databases for statistical analysis. These issues are critical for the conduct of large population-based epidemiological studies that may include both biological and epidemiological data.
Genetic - Implementing The Module, Page 3 Activity 2, The Meaning of genetic Variation, serves in a broad sense as the If you are teaching all five activities as a unit, we recommend that you http://science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih1/genetic/guide/module3.htm
Extractions: glossary map contact Activity 2, The Meaning of Genetic Variation , serves in a broad sense as the Explore phase of the model. In this activity, students ask and answer questions about the ways in which human variation might be significant, and then use resources on the Web site to explore its significance as the basis for evolution by natural selection. Molecular Medicine Comes of Age , Activity 3, moves students into the Explain phase of the model. During this phase, students look more closely at the molecular basis for human genetic variation and develop a more detailed set of explanations for the concepts they have been exploring. Explain activities give students opportunities to articulate their developing conceptual understanding or to demonstrate particular skills or behaviors. Typically, this is where the teacher introduces relevant terms and definitions, and where students might do some assigned reading about defined topics. Keep in mind, however, that Explain activities still are student -centered. In Activity 3, the students develop their own explanations for how studying human genetic variation at a molecular level is changing the practice of medicine. Here, the teachers role is to guide students so that they have ample opportunity to develop a more complete understanding of this phenomenon.
Home > Genetics > Teaching Materials integrated genetics activities, genetic disorders, genetics in the news, Provided by Jones and Bartlett Publishers. Teaching Materials; genetics; http://bioresearch.ac.uk/nb/1439d82505c2ce4ac66b4b0a8bab5e23.html
Extractions: Home Genetics Central dogma Central Dogma is a chapter of the MIT Biology Hypertextbook, designed by the Experimental Study Group at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to supplement the course materials of their Introductory Biology course. The Central Dogma chapter contains sections on the identification of DNA as the biochemical material, DNA replication, transcription and translation, types of DNA mutation, and a set of practice problems. This chapter is aimed at university students beginning their studies in biological sciences. Made available on the Web by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Transcription, Genetic Teaching Materials Protein Biosynthesis Mutation ... Control of gene expression "Control of Gene Expression" is a chapter of the On-Line Biology Book, provided by Dr MJ Farabee of the Estrella Mountain Community College, Arizona, USA. The Control of Gene Expression chapter contains sections on the chromosome of E. coli , the operon model, viruses, plasmids, the eukaryotic chromosome, replication of the eukaryotic chromosome, regulation of eukaryotic gene expression, types of chromatin, the eukaryotic genome, transcription and processing of mRNA, antibody-coding genes, viruses and eukaryotes, eukaryotic transposons, and genes, viruses and cancer. This chapter is aimed at university students beginning their studies in biological sciences, and is designed to serve as an introduction to more advanced courses. Transcription, Genetic
96.05.01: Using Drosophila To Teach Genetics The genetic cross activity in this unit is based on these experiments. Using Drosophila to teach genetics. This is a unit designed for High School http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1996/5/96.05.01.x.html
Extractions: Christin E. Arnini The objectives of this unit are to take basic concepts of genetics and apply them to an organism, easily raised and observed in the classroom. It has been a challenge in the teaching of High School Biology, to take the abstract ideas of genes, chromosomes, heredity, and make them visable and tangible for the students. Drosophila melanogaster offers a way for teachers to help students make connections between populations, the organism, the cell, the chromosome, the gene, and the DNA. As a part of a unit on genetics, this unit on Drosophila can give students the opportunity to get to know an organism well, observing closely its development and physical characteristics, and then questioning how it is that the fly came to be this way. I. Discussion of Drosophila 1. Review of genetics concepts 2. Thomas Hunt Morgan and the historical frame 3. Drosophila chromosomes, characteristics, and developmental stages
Teaching About Inherited Human Disorders Through Case Studies This sequence of activities uses a case study method of teaching about inherited The goal is to help students understand the genetic basis of various http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/bi/1994/inherited_human_disorders.html
Extractions: 1994 Woodrow Wilson Biology Institute This sequence of activities uses a case study method of teaching about inherited human disorders. The goal is to help students understand the genetic basis of various disorders and to participate in the complexities of choosing among the alternatives. The students will use a case study to initiate their investigation into the nature of genes and how altered genes cause changes in cell processes. They will begin to understand how changed cell processes produce overall symptoms in the human organism. Then, the students will find out about the treatments and various alternatives available to individuals and families affected by genetic disorders. Finally, students will make lists of benefits and negatives for each of the choices, including a whole range of issues from the effectiveness of the treatments to family values. Ultimately, students will make their informed decisions. The following activities follow a logical sequence and may be used that way; however each activity may also be used separately. Inherent in each of these activities is a decision model that is presented in diagram form on the next page and referred to in each of the activities.
Extractions: Openbook Linked Table of Contents Front Matter, pp. i-x Chapter 1: Why Teach Evolution?, pp. 1-10 Chapter 2: Major Themes in Evolution, pp. 11-26 Chapter 3: Evolution and the Nature of Science, pp. 27-46 Chapter 4: Evolution and the National Science Education Stan..., pp. 47-54 Chapter 5: Frequently Asked Questions About Evolution and th..., pp. 55-60 Chapter 6: Activities for Teaching About Evolution and the N..., pp. 61-104 Chapter 7: Selecting Instructional Materials, pp. 105-120 Appendix A, pp. 121-122 Appendix B, pp. 123-123 Appendix C, pp. 124-129 Appendix D, pp. 130-132 Appendix E, pp. 133-134 Index, pp. 135-138 Credits, pp. 139-140
ICSU-IAP Members Activities About Science Teaching The purpose of Teaching Science is to link education decision makers and scientists to In 2002/3, 250 people engaged in a discussion of genetic testing, http://www.icsu.org/8_teachscience/icsu-iap/membre.php4?lang=en&choixmembre=46
Teacher Links Games and activities to teach Molecular Genetics for high school www.gene.com/ae/AE/AEC/AEF/1994/fairbanks_molecular.html http://library.thinkquest.org/28599/links_teacher.htm
Project-Team-HELIX Dissemination Teaching activities. Modelling and simulation of genetic regulatory networks (with D. Ropers), 5, UCBL, 8 http://www.inria.fr/rapportsactivite/RA2004/helix/uid83.html
Extractions: INDEX Using JavaScript allows access to folder Seven members of the HELIX project, four in Lyon and three in Grenoble, are professors or assistant professors at, respectively, the Université Claude Bernard in Lyon (UCBL) and the Université Joseph Fourier and the Université Pierre Mendès-France in Grenoble. They therefore have a full teaching load of at least 192 hours. Over the years various members of the project have developed courses in biometry, bioinformatics and evolutionary biology at all levels at universities as well as at the ``École Normale Supérieure'' (ENS) of Lyon and the ``Institut National de Sciences Appliquées'' (INSA) in Lyon. One strong motivation of these teaching activities is the need to provide training to biologists having a good background in mathematics and computer science. The group has thus participated in the creation (in 2000) at the INSA of a new module at the Department of Biochemistry called `Bioinformatics and Modelling'. This module is open for students entering the third year of the INSA, and covers 1700 hours of courses over 5 semesters. The project also contributes bioinformatics courses at the level of a ``Magistère'' at the ENS. As part of the LMD system that is currently being set up at all universities in France, members of the project have created a complete interdisciplinary module in Lyon offering training in biology, mathematics and computer science. The module is called ``Approches Mathématique et Informatique du Vivant'' (AMIV), and leads to Master degrees in the scientific and medical fields.
BioTeach Teaching Resources: Genetics A list of teaching resources on genetic topics such as cloning, genetic studies Activity, classroom activities, computer activities and real experiments http://www.bioteach.ubc.ca/TeachingResources/Genetics.html
Extractions: Browse by: TOPIC MATERIAL TYPE MEDIA Applications ... General Science Genetics: classroom activities, computer activities and real experiments CLONING Package with pro and con arguments for cloning. see details Picture of Dolly the Sheep and a gnome (representing the genome). get it see details Game similar to Family Feud with questions on cloning. get it see details Activities based on the movie "The 6th Day". get it see details Questions based on the movie "The 6th Day" get it see details Questions that highlight interesting facts on cloning.
SWBIC - Classroom & Lab Activities activities, experiments and low cost equipment ideas in genetic science. Some of the sections presented are teaching activities, science projects, http://www.swbic.org/links/6.1.1.3.php
SWBIC - Extremem Biotechnology In The Classroom teaching Molecular Genetics Using Paper DNA Sequences (Loomis Chaffee High classroom activities to teach different aspects of molecular genetics and http://www.swbic.org/education/workshops/extreme/extreme.php
Extractions: Search Internet Resources workshop presented by SWBIC Educational Resources Workshops Extreme Biotechnology The Extreme Biotechnology in the Classroom workshop was presented for K-12 educators December 10-11, 1999 at Ruidoso High School, Ruidoso, NM. The workshop was developed for 7th-12th grade sciene educators to present new and fun information on extremophiles, extremozymes, and recombinant DNA technologies, how this information correlates with the state and national science standards and benchmarks, how this information links to related topics in textbooks, and how to use the Internet as a research tool for teachers and students. Participants of the workshop had the following comments: "This was very interesting. I'd like to learn more!" "Great to have new ways of teaching this subject matter."
Learn And Teach - Publications For Schools The Garden starting science activities with 3 to 6 yearolds This book provides a straightforward introduction to genetics and DNA. http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/learning/teachers/publications.asp
Extractions: search visiting exhibitions online let's talk ... printed publications Printed publications and resources The Science Museum produces a variety of printed publications and resources intended for schools, colleges and families. Details of how to buy are given at the bottom of the page. We have additional resources (gallery activity sheets, gallery guides and curriculum links) that you can download from our website. To see these click on the 'downloadable resources' button on the left. The Garden: starting science activities with 3 to 6 year-olds A colourful resource pack comprising a book, three posters and 12 postcards. The book explains approaches for introducing science and technology in the early years and provides excellent ideas for simple activities to carry out with young children. There is also advice on visiting the Museum's hands-on gallery, The Garden . The posters and postcards can be used with children to explore themes of water, building, sound and light in the classroom or at home.
Teaching Innovations Projects A Teaching Unit on Integrated Pest Management including activities and a Powerpoint The role of crossing over in genetic diversity is described in a http://www.life.umd.edu/grad/mlfsc/TIP.htm
Extractions: These Teaching Innovation Projects (TIPs) were develped by students in the Master of Life Sciences Program. TIPs are teaching materials related to course content that the MLFSC students (teachers) feel will be useful in their (and your) classes. We offer for your use a number of these projects. Please feel free to use them in your classes. The developers of these projects would be delighted to hear about your experiences as you attempt to use them so feel free to comment at: mlfsc@umd.edu We also offer you a set of lab experiments developed and tested by teachers. Lab Bank A Teaching Unit on Integrated Pest Management including activities and a Powerpoint presentation. Pheromones A Power point presentation and activities describing pheromones and their use in agriculture Mitosis, Meiosis and Calico Cats A set of student activities supported by a Powerpoint presentation describing the genetics.
