High School
a. L4.p1 Reproduction (prerequisite)
Reproduction is a characteristic of all living systems;
because no individual organism lives forever, reproduction
is essential to the continuation of every species. Some
organisms reproduce asexually. Other organisms reproduce
sexually. (prerequisite)
- Cells
are Us
Take a journey as the human body goes from egg and
sperm to life, explaining the splitting of chromosomes
in very simple terms. This site covers basic mitosis.
- Cytographics
There are many videos showing cells. The
best for this benchmark is called "Three eggs of the
African Toad." This video clip shows a single cell
dividing until it becomes a tadpole. Great example
that "living things are made of cells."
- Science-class.net
New
This site is a teacher resource
for lectures, and acivities related to reproduction.
Also there are links to interactive activities for
the students
- The
First Nine Months
This site contains a personalized narration and
pictoral of the embryonic development of a human from
conception to birth. The graphics are excellent and
the site is well organized. Many of the still pictures
are interactive so that one can either magnify an
image to explore certain features in more detail or
read short descriptions of the feature.
b. L4.p2 Heredity and Environment (prerequisite)
The characteristics of organisms are influenced by heredity
and environment. For some characteristics, inheritance
is more important. For other characteristics, interactions
with the environment are more important. (prerequisite)
- Ewe
2: A Case Study ? Introduction
This site presents a case study activity for teaching
about heredity. The activity centers around
the moral ethical dilemma around cloning. This
site is very comprehensive including everything a
teacher would need to do this activity with their
class.
- Genetic
Science Learning Center
The Genetic Science Learning Center involves four
categories for exploration: basic genetics, genetic
disorders, genetics in society, and genetic thematic
units. Each site includes the following areas of study:
general information, on-line and hands-on activities,
experiments/lab protocols, and group activities.
- Simulation
of Heredity
This site simulates how DNA wraps up into chromosomes;
how individuals have different genes; mitosis and
meiosis and a lot more.
c. B4.1 Genetics and Inherited Traits
Hereditary information is contained in genes, located
in the chromosomes of each cell. Cells contain many
thousands of different genes. One or many genes can
determine an inherited trait of an individual, and a
single gene can influence more than one trait. Before
a cell divides, this genetic information must be copied
and apportioned evenly into the daughter cells.
- A
Gene Map of the Human Genome
Interactive chart of the Human Genome Project findings
- Anatomy
& Physiology II Animations Movies & Interactive
Tutorial Links (Genetics) New
This site is site filled with animations. Teachers
can select from a vast amount of various animations
within each category. This is an excellent teacher
resource, along with being extremely informative for
the students.
- Anatomy
& Physiology II Animations Movies & Interactive
Tutorial Links (Embryo) New
This site is site filled with animations. Teachers
can select from a vast amount of various animations
within each category. This is an excellent teacher
resource, along with being extremely informative for
the students.
- Science-class.net
New
This site is an outstanding
teacher resource for labs, lectures, and acivities
related to Genetics
- Mendelian
Genetics
A review site of Mendel which allows students to interact
and solve problems with accompanying tutorials. This
reviews Mendel's principles and you are accessed to
the Virtual Fly Lab.
- National Human
Genome Research Institute
Many teacher resources are provided that include topics
for beginning students and project information for
the more advanced. This is the site of the federal
organization that manages the Human Genome Project
for the National Institites of Health.
- OLogy:
The Science Scoop ? The Human Genome Project
A web presentation on the human genome project that
provides introductory information. This site
is very student friendly.
- Your
Genes, Your Choices
"Your Genes, Your Choices" describes the Human
Genome Project, the science behind it, and the ethical,
legal, and social issues that are raised by the project.
This site was based on a book that was written as
part of the Science + Literacy for Health project
of the American Association for the Advancement of
Science (AAAS) and funded by the U.S. Department of
Energy.
d. B4.2 DNA
The genetic information encoded in DNA molecules provides
instructions for assembling protein molecules. Genes
are segments of DNA molecules. Inserting, deleting,
or substituting DNA segments can alter genes. An altered
gene may be passed on to every cell that develops from
it. The resulting features may help, harm, or have little
or no effect on the offspring’s success in its
environment.
- About
Biotech
Good site outlining new procedures in DNA technology.
Contains graphics gallery, applied technology, and
issues and ethics. A lot of excellent information
on DNA technology is provided.
- OLogy:
DNA Detective
This simple site has two parts that help to teach
about DNA Fingerprinting. The first is a fictitious
storyabout a scientist using DNA to identify an organism.
The second part is a DNA matching game.
- DNA
From the Beginning
"DNA From the Beginning" is an animated primer
on the basics of DNA, genes, and heredity. The site
is organized around key concepts. The science behind
each concept is explained by: animation, image gallery,
video interview, problem solving, biographies, and
links to other sites.
- HHMI
Transgenic Fly Lab Introduction New
This site is a virtual lab on genetics and circadian
biology using the process of creating transgenic flies.
This is an excellent teacher resource, along with
being extremely informative for the students.
- HHMI
Virtual Bacterial ID Lab New
This site is a
virtual lab on genetics using the process of DNA sequencing
to determine different types of bacteria . This is
an excellent teacher resource, along with being extremely
informative for the students.
- Morgan:
A Genetics Tutorial (D.N.A. Tutorial)
The Morgan Homepage is a multimedia D.N.A. tutorial
that covers the basic principles of genetics, suitable
for an advanced high school class. An excellent site
for students to reference in order to solve problems
presented by the instructor. An in-depth, comprehensive
source capable of covering all three benchmarks.
Requires Netscape and downloadable plug-in.
- The
Dolan DNA Learning Center: Gene Almanac
This is a science center devoted entirely to public
genetics education. Offers news and information about
resources, workshops, and programs. An operating unit
of ColdSpring Harbor Laboratory.
- Understanding
Genetics
Under the feature section of this site, there
are some interesting presentations including a picture
of DNA that has been magnified 850,000x. There is
another feature to figure out the eye color of your
offspring, and a section on DNA and health.
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e. B4.2x DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis
Protein synthesis begins with the information in a sequence
of DNA bases being copied onto messenger RNA. This molecule
moves from the nucleus to the ribosome in the cytoplasm
where it is “read.” Transfer RNA brings
amino acids to the ribosome, where they are connected
in the correct sequence to form a specific protein.
- Basic
Genetics
This site is an interactive database leading the student
through DNA transcription, RNA translation and protein
formation.
f. B4.3 Cell Division — Mitosis and Meiosis
Sorting and recombination of genes in sexual reproduction
results in a great variety of possible gene combinations
from the offspring of any two parents.
- Bio
Manual 1: Molecules and Cells
Students can explore the process of mitosis through
a series of lessons/exercises. Includes nice
diagrams, step by step directions, glossary terms,
supply list for needed materials and supplementary
resources. An excellent site for lessons pertaining
to mitosis. Gives lesson plans, activities for students,
teachers guide, knowledge mapping, alternative ideas,
glossary terms, etc. Go to the home page to find other
subject matter on biology.
- Cell
Division Genetic Consequences
This is a good site for the students to learn
or review the basics of mitosis and meiosis. This
interactive site allows students to view images in
order to determine which stage of mitosis/meiosis
is occuring.
- McGraw
Hill-Biology New
Java Applets Animations: this site offers several
different animations related to cell biology. Also
this site has interactive puzzles and quizzes for
the student.
- Meiosis
Animation
This site has an animation that shows how meiosis
and mitosis is different in it's first replication.
It also has links to other animations for the second
division of mitosis.
- Meiosis
Animation-Microsoft
This site has a good animation of meiosis with a quiz
students can take at the end of it.
- Mitosis
This site provides animations and information on the
cell cycle and mitosis. You can view them as a separate
stage or as part of the entire cycle. Also through
photographic technology, the site shows an actual
plant cell go through the last two stages of mitosis.
Shockwave required and can be downloaded at site.
- Mitosis
and Cell Cycle Animation
The site provides animations and information on the
cell cycle and mitosis. There is a short quiz as well
after the complete sequence is done.
g. B4.4x Genetic Variation
Genetic variation is essential to biodiversity and the
stability of a population. Genetic variation is ensured
by the formation of gametes and their combination to
form a zygote. Opportunities for genetic variation also
occur during cell division when chromosomes exchange
genetic material causing permanent changes in the DNA
sequences of the chromosomes. Random mutations in DNA
structure caused by the environment are another source
of genetic variation.
- Blazing
a Genetic Trail
Information site that has plenty of facts about mutations,
reading the human blueprint, and using mice's genes
to help cure human diseases.
- DNA
and Mutations
This site explores the way mutations can occur in
DNA to result in evolutionary changes in organisms.
The site explores the following areas: DNA and the
molecular basis of mutations; types of mutations;
causes of mutations; effects of mutations; a case
study of the effects of mutation; and the random nature
of mutations.
- I
Can Do That
This site has a story
line version of the genetic science benchmarks. Students
will enjoy learning how DNA works and how genes jump
around on the chromosome.
- Secrets
of the Sequence Videos/Lessons
These videos and accompanying lesson plans take you
and your students to laboratories where scientists
are investigating fascinating questions. SOSq creates
an avenue for students to learn from leading scientists
and ethicists about the profound moral, ethical and
legal impact of recent discoveries in the life sciences.
With increasing public awareness of the technical
and bioethical issues surrounding the life sciences
discoveries of the 21st century, Secrets of the Sequence
videos and accompanying classroom-tested lesson plans
are designed to help teachers expand their students’
knowledge. Lesson plans are designed to walk teachers
through videos, provide disscussion questions, and
student follow-up activities. Short and current videos!
- The
Biology Project - Blackett DNA Activity
This website provides students with information and
activities on maternity and paternity testing, how
investigators use DNA to find a missing person, and
how you can construct a pedigree. Some of the terms
are a little technical, but there is a lot of information
for support. Also, at the bottom of the page you can
choose "Human Biology", which includes two activities
of Karotyping, blood typing, and links to other sites
including the Center for Disease Control.
h. B4.r5x Recombinant DNA
Recombinant DNA technology allows scientists in the
laboratory to combine the genes from different sources,
sometimes different species, into a single DNA molecule.
This manipulation of genes using bacterial plasmids
has been used for many practical purposes including
the mass production of chemicals and drugs. (recommended)
- Ewe
2: A Case Study ? Introduction
This site presents a case study activity for teaching
about heredity. The activity centers around
the moral ethical dilemma around cloning. This
site is very comprehensive including everything a
teacher would need to do this activity with their
class.
- OLogy:
All About Cloning
This is a site about cloning and that famous ewe,
Dolly. The site includes a very good visual
description of the cloning process that students are
so often curious about.
- Ology:
The Quest for the Perfect Tomato
This site takes a basic look at genetic engineering
and contrasts it with selective breeding. Students
are asked to consider the benefits and risks of this
technology.
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