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American Eugenics Movement Picture Archive
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Dolan DNA Learning Center
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2004
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www.eugenicsarchive.org/
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Grades 9-12 & Adults. Examine the chronicle of how society dealt with mental illness and other "dysgenic" traits.
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Basic Genetics in First and Second Grades
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Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute
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2003
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www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1996/5/96.05.02.x.html#top
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Grades 1-2. Covers topics such as inheritance from parents, sameness vs. differentness, family medical charts, size differences, etc. Worksheets are included.
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DNA From the Beginning
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, funded by Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation
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2002
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www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/
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Grades 9-12 & Adults. Flash Player required. "An animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes, and heredity. Sections: Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics, Genetic Organization and Control. Three CD-Rom set is also available $.
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DNA from the Beginning Study Guide
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National Human Genome Research Institute
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2008
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www.genome.gov/10506718
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This lesson is based on an award-winning Web site - DNA from the Beginning [www.dnaftb.org] - an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity. The Web site is organized around key concepts. The lesson that follows concentrates on high school level activities located under the Molecules of Genetics [www.dnaftb.org] section of the Web site.
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DNA Interactive
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Dolan DNA Learning Center
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2003
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www.dnai.org/members
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Grades 9-12 & Adults. Free registration and teachers guide to create a personalized web page.
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DNA Kit and Science Museum Activities
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National Human Genome Research Institute
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2009
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www.genome.gov/10506814
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Describes a kit designed for science centers and museums, providing them with DNA demonstrations and hands-on experiments involving genetics and genomics. It is available at 30 museums in the U.S. Topics include DNA model building, DNA extraction from wheat germ, and DNA electrophoresis, sequencing simulation, sequence analysis and examination of genetic traits.
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Exploring Our Molecular Selves
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Human Genome Project
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2008
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www.genome.gov/Pages/EducationKit/
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Grades 9-12 & Adults. A free multi-media educational kit for high school students or older. Some are available to download or for viewing online. Module topics include
include the timeline of genetic milestones, gene variations, gene sequencing, DNA, chromosomes, medical genetics, and ethical, legal, and social aspects of genetics.
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Family History: Resources and Tools
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Centers for Disease Control
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2007
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www.cdc.gov/genomics/public/famhix/teachers.htm
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Uses case histories to explore genetic disorders.
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Gene Gateway: Exploring Genes & Genetic Disorders
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Department of Energy
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2008
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www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/posters/chromosome/
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Grades 9-12 & Adults. Gene Gateway, originally designed as a Web companion to the popular Human Genome Landmarks poster, is a collection of guides and tutorials designed to help students and other novice users get started with some of the resources that make these data available to the public.
Poster ordering information is listed.
This Web site introduces various Internet tools that anyone can use to investigate genetic disorders, chromosomes, genome maps, genes, sequence data, genetic variants, and molecular structures.
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Gene Therapy: An Animated Tutorial
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Sumanas, Inc.
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No date
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www.sumanasinc.com/scienceinfocus/sif_genetherapy.html
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Requires Flash Player.
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Genetic Education Modules for Teachers
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Human Genome Project
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2008
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www.genome.gov/10005911
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Grades 9-12 & Adults. Includes How to Sequence a Genome; DNA from the Beginning; Genetic Mind Reader; Genetic Timeline; and Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Genetic Knowledge.
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Genetic Engineering
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DiscoverySchool.com
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school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/geneticengineering/
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Grades 9-12 & Adults. Students will discover ethical issues surrounding the practice of genetic engineering in reproductive medicine and understand key terms and concepts related to the science of genetic engineering
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Genetic Origins
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Dolan DNA Learning Center
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www.geneticorigins.org/geneticorigins/
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Grades 9-12 & Adults. This site provides biochemical methods and computer tools to allow students to use their own DNA "fingerprints" as a starting point in the study of human evolution. Two experiments are available, Mitochondrial (mt) Point Mutations, and Alu Insertion Polymorphism.
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Genetic Testing: The Clinical Interface of the Human Genome Project. An Approach for Biology Teachers
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GeneTests, University of Washington and Children's Health System, Seattle
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2008
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www.geneclinics.org/servlet/access?id=8888891&key=4AvmGZtqkpxRz&fcn=y&fw=mTkN&filename=/concepts/teachtool/teachintro.html#pp2
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View the slide set as a PDF, or download the entire slide show into PowerPoint
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Genetics Curriculum Center
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DiscoverySchool.com
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2008
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school.discovery.com/curriculumcenter/genetics/
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Grades 6-8. Activities, puzzles and project ideas to boost the study of Genetics. Video and CD-ROM resources available for purchase offer an up close exploration of genetics.
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Genetics Education Partnership
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State of Washington
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2003
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genetics-education-partnership.mbt.washington.edu/default.htm
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The Genetics Education Partnership (GEP) is a learning community of kindergarten through 12th grade teachers, scientists, and genetics professionals from throughout Washington state who are committed to genetics teaching.
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Genetics: The Basics and Beyond: Classroom Activities Index
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Genetic Science Learning Center, University of Utah
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2008
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learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/tech/genetherapy/whatisgt/index.html
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Grades 7-12. Subjects include cells, inheritance, conservation genetics, DNA, and electrophoresis.
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Genomics: The Human Genome and Beyond (Poster)
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DOE Joint Genome Institute
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www.jgi.doe.gov/education/posters.html
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Download a pdf version or order a single copy.
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High School Bioethics Curriculum Project
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Kennedy Institute of Bioethics
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highschoolbioethics.georgetown.edu/
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Grades 9-12 & Adults. Bioethical deliberations consider the medical, scientific, societal, and political factors that result in troubling dilemmas for individuals and societies.
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High School Human Genome Project
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University of Washington
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2008
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hshgp.genome.washington.edu/
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This program provides professional development in the field of DNA sequencing and genomics for high school teachers.
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History of Human Genetic and Reproductive Technologies
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Center for Genetics and Society
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2006
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www.genetics-and-society.org/technologies/history.html
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Timeline 1953 through February 2003
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Human Embryonic Stem Cells: An animated tutorial
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Sumanas, Inc.
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2007
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www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/anisamples/stemcells.html
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Requires Flash Player. Illustrated tutorial describing development of embryonic stem cells, growing stem cells in the laboratory, differentiation into specialized cells, and pluripotency.
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Human Genetic Variation (Curriculum Supplements)
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National Institutes of Health
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science-education.nih.gov/Customers.nsf/HSGenetic?OpenForm&CS_11=false&CS_12=false&CS_13=false&CS_22=false&
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Grades 9-12 &
Adults. Study the basics of human genetics; its potential to improve human health; and its application towards understanding and describing human evolution.
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Human Genome Project and American Society of Human Genetics Mentorship Program
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Human Genome Project
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www.ashg.org/education/k12_geon.shtml?
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Grades 9-12 & Adults. The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has sponsored a new multimedia educational resource to bring genetics and genomics into high school classrooms. To help teachers use the materials to educate, engage, and entertain students in Grades 9-12 & Adults, NHGRI and the American Society of Human Genetics sought out the assistance of genetics/genomics professionals to become members of a mentorship network program.
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Human Genome Project Education Resources
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Human Genome Project
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2008
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www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/education/education.shtml
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Educational materials, teaching aids, PBS resources, Online educational models, videos, webcasts, graphics, animation, books, workshops & more.
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Introduction to Heredity: Classroom Activities Index
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Genetic Science Learning Center, University of Utah
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2003
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learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/traits/index.html
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Grades 5-7. Activities relating to the inheritance of human traits.
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K-12 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Education & Preventional Curriculum
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National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
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2007
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www.nofas.org/about/K-12Curriculum.htm
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Grades K-12
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Syllabus Exchange Database: Genetics
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Georgetown University, National Information Resource on Ethics and Human Genetics
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2009
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genethx.georgetown.edu/gensyllabi.htm
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The Syllabus Exchange Database is a clearinghouse for bioethics syllabi to promote the study of bioethics.
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Teacher Resource Center: Lesson Plan Index
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Genetic Science Learning Center, University of Utah
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gslc.genetics.utah.edu/teachers/
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Grades 6-12. The classroom activities index lists projects and teacher's guides to go with them.
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