Genetic Education Resources for Teachers
As genetics and genomics research advances rapidly through the knowledge gained from the completed human DNA sequence, teachers and educators require new classroom tools to present the rich history, complexity and excitement of the world of genetics and genomics.These teaching resources include specific teaching plans to present the history, facts and genetic terminology behind the Human Genome Project.
Teaching Resources
- NHGRI Activities for the USA Science and Engineering Festival
Simple and fun DNA-related activities created for the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C., Oct. 23-24, 2011
- Genetic Variation
All about genetic variation.
- Genetics in the Laboratory
The uses of genetics in the laboratory.
- Genetics, DNA, and Heredity: The Basics
Basic information on DNA, genetics and the Human Genome Project.
- Your Family Health History
Learn how to draw your family tree.
- DNA Day Jeopardy!
Jeopardy using answers about DNA, Human Genome Project, Inheritance, more.
- 2009 Power Point Slide Show (40 MB)
Topics covered: Forensics, Advances in DNA Sequencing, Human Microbiome Project, Epigenetics, Family History and the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Genome Research. - Cloning
A Powerpoint presentation from the University of Utah Genetic Science Learning Center.
- Chromosome Analysis
Powerpoint presentation.
- Chromosome Analysis: Creating Karyotypes
Accompanying material for Chromosome Analysis Powerpoint presentation.
- DNA From the Beginning [dnaftb.org]
- DNA from the Beginning Study Guide
A study guide for DNA From the Beginning.
- DNA from the Beginning Study Guide
- Genetic Mind Reader
A game that reviews some important facts about the Human Genome Project.
- Genetic Timeline
An historical perspective of the discoveries that led to our present understanding of the human genome.
Learning Tools
- Dolan DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory [www.dnalc.org]
A source for timely information about genes in education.
- From the Blueprint to You
Read all about genetics, your DNA, the Human Genome Project and the future of genomics in this booklet created in April 2003 for 50 Years of DNA: A Celebration of the Genome. Offered in English and en español. - Genetic Science Learning Center at the Eccles Institute of Human Genetics at the University of Utah [gslc.genetics.utah.edu]
Helping people understand how genetics affects their lives and society.
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Last Updated: October 24, 2011