Understanding Genetics

Type of Resource: Online Activities, Online Multimedia Presentation
Free or Fee: Fee
Computer Needs: Quicktime
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Recommendation:

The online exhibits and some of the at-home activities are the interactive components of this site. They are short but fun and engaging. The site format is like a news site for genetics. The information is fairly current. Information to teach a foundation or understanding of genetics or even what genetics is, will need to be found elsewhere.

Description:

Understanding Genetics share stories, news, activities and ethics issues. The site also includes four online exhibits: Zooming in to DNA; What Color Eyes Will Your Children Have? Know Your Foods and Insider´s View into a Genetics Lab. Questions can be submitted to `Ask a Geneticist,´ and archived questions and answers can be read.

Possible uses:

Teachers can use this site for research about genetics. During a study, students can pose questions to the geneticist connected to this site. The online exhibits can be shared on a projector or done in a computer lab. Find ethical questions and general human health information for discussion and research.

Related Resources:

Pre-K, K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12+

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Online Activities, Online Multimedia Presentation

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