Genetics: Genes and DNA
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| Genetics: Genes and DNA |
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| Learn about deoxyribonucleic acid commonly known as DNA. Discover the importance of the DNA strand, chromosomes, and genes. Read about people who worked on discoveries in the past and what scientists are able to achieve today. Find out how many of the same chromosomes people share with each other and the rest of living creatures. Learn about the Human Genome Project. Includes online quizzes, interactive tours, 3D animations, and video clips. There are links to eThemes resources on genetics and Punnett squares. |
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Grade Level:
| 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| BrainPop: DNA
View a DNA movie and then take a quiz. NOTE: The web site is available by subscription only.
Understanding Genetics: Genes in Common
Roll the cursor over images to reveal how many genes humans share with other organisms on the planet. Follow links on the left menu for activities related to genetics.
BrainPop: Genetics
Here is an animated movie about role of genes in the human body and an interactive quiz. Click on timeline to learn about major scientists and their contributions on genetics research. NOTE: The web site is available by subscription only.
Understanding Genetics: An Online Exhibition
Click on the "Zooming into DNA" link to view blood cells, chromosomes, DNA double helix, and more.
DNA Interactive
Use links at the left for interactive tours through the DNA historical timeline, code, manipulation, genome, and more. Includes teacher's guide, 3D models, and video clips.
DNA and Chromosomes
Learn the structure of DNA and chromosomes' shapes. Select highlighted names of Francis Crick and James Watson to read about their works in DNA field.
Woman Power: Rosalind Franklin
Find out how the work of chemist Rosalind Franklin led to a discovery of DNA.
NOVA: Secret of Photo 51
Explore links on this page to learn about discoveries in genetics, finding DNA, and its first photograph taken by Rosalind Franklin. Select the "NOVA News Minute" to watch a video file.
Science NetLinks: Extracting DNA
This lesson plan for high school students is designed to help them understand the structure and functions of DNA. The lesson involves experiments with extracting DNA, critical thinking, and analyzing results. The lesson includes links to web pages for additional information.
Quia: DNA and Chromosomes
This page has links to matching, concentration, and word search games. Click on the "Flashcards" link to learn new terms and their definitions.
Chips SOD
Read about the development of DNA chips and the history of DNA discoveries dating from 1865.
Science NetLinks: DNA Chips
This lesson plan offers high school students a chance to research the DNA chip and contemporary technology involved in its development. Includes links to a teacher's guide as well as a 15-page PDF file with information about the development and use of the DNA chip.
The Human Genome Project
Find out about the Human Genome Project. Select the "Genes, Variation & Human History" link for two class activities and learn about genetic variations in populations and how genes are used to trace human's history. The site also discusses ethical, legal, and social implications concerning genetics. Includes 3D animation and video clips.
PBS: DNA
This site has extensive information about the discovery of DNA structure, manipulating genes, and curing diseases. Includes interactive 3D DNA tour and video files.
BrainPop: Genetics, Growth, & Development
Here are movies that illustrate roles of genetics in relation with human growth and development. Note: This website is available by subscription only.
Genes and Populations
Click Q&A to read responses for questions regarding DNA, chromosomes, and genes.
Chromosome Map: Genes and Diseases
Here is a map of chromosomes with a count of genes and possible diseases that can occur in these chromosomes.
eThemes Resource: Genetics: Basics
Learn about basics of genetics and the father of genetics Gregor Mendel. Find out what the heredity is, what genotype and phenotype are. Learn about different types of crossing and breading, traits, genes, and chromosomes. Includes animated movie, matching and concentration games, quizzes, and flashcards.
eThemes Resource: Genetics: Punnett Squares
Learn about the Punnett squares chart and how it is used for successful breeding and predictions of certain traits. Learn about incomplete dominance and codominance, dominant and recessive alleles, genotype and phenotype. Includes interactive Punnett's squares charts, quizzes, problems, matching, and concentration games.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
BIO.8.1, BIO.8.3, BIO.8.5, FS.5.1, GEN.9.2, GEN.10.1, GEN.10.2, GEN.11
AR Standards:
HE.5.B.1, HE.5.B.2, HE.5.B.3, HE.6.B.5.b
AU Standards:
5.8.2.a, 5.8.2.b, 5.8.2.c, 5.8.2.d, 8.3.5.4, 9.3.3.3, 9.3.4.1, 9.3.4.2, 9.3.4.4, 9.3.4.11, 9.3.4.13, 9.6.5.1.c, 9.6.5.3, 9.6.5.4, 9.6.6.1, 9.7.1.1, 9.7.4.4, 9.7.6.2, 9.8.2.6.d
DE Standards:
1.1.26, 1.1.27, 1.1.28, 1.1.29, 1.1.30, 1.1.34, 1.2.3, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 7.1.3, 7.1.4, 7.1.5, 7.1.10, 7.1.13, 7.3.1, 7.3.5
IL Standards:
12.11.17, 12.11.21, 12.11.22
ME Standards:
E1.b, E3.b, E4.b, E4.c
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 3, 3, 3.1.E.a, 3.2.E.a, 3.3.B.a, 3.3.B.b, 3.3.B.c, 3.3.B.d, 3.3.B.e
NV Standards:
L.8.A.1, L.8.A.2, L.12.A.1, L.12.A.2, L.12.A.3, L.12.D.2
OK Standards:
B.2.1, B.2.2
UT Standards:
IV.2.a, IV.3.a, IV.3.b, IV.3.c, IV.3.e, V.2.a
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