Genetics

    Genetics is a branch of biology concerned with the study of heredity and variation of organisms.  Everyone already knows about genetics because they are a unique genetic creation.  However, it is interesting to learn how genetic principles work in order to learn more about ourselves and other.

South Dakota Standards

  Nature of Science Standards: Explain how observation and evidence are essential for reaching a conclusion.  (Ex.  genetic testing)

  Life Science Standards:  Explain the transfer of information from parents to offspring through genes within DNA molecules.

  Life Science Standards:  Identify the genetics in common inheritance-linked diseases and deformities.

  Science, Technology, Environment and Society Standards:  Analyze the impact of scientific investigations and findings on human society.

  Science, Technology, Environment and Society Standards:   Explain how progress in science and technology can be affected by social issues and by challenges.

  Science, Technology, Environment and Society Standards: Describe immediate and long-term consequences of potential solutions for technological-related issues.

All About Genetics

  Genetics Virtual Library.  U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research and the Human Genome Program.  http://www.ornl.gov/TechResources/Human_Genome/genetics.html

General Information

  Links to the Genetic World.   U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research and the Human Genome Program.  http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/links.html

  Tour of Basic Genetics.  Genetic Science Learning Center.  http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/basic/basics.html

Lesson Plans

Introduction to Human Genetics.  Sharon Nelson. http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/AEC/AEF/1995/nelson_genetics.html

The Effect of the Environment on our DNA.  Genetic Science Learning Center. http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/disorders/units/environment/index.html

  The Genetic Counseling Game.  The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation.  http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/biology/institutes/1994/genetic_game.html

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For the Students

Student's Menu.  Genetic Science Learning Center.  http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/students.html

  Genetics Archive.  Howard Hughes Medical Institute.  http://www.holidaylectures.org/askascientist/genetics.html

  NOVA  Online: Lost Tribes of Israel:  Build a Family Tree.  PBS.  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/israel/family.html

  Children Resemble Their Parents.  Dolan DNA Learning Center.  http://www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/1/concept/

Genetic Balls.  Accessed on May 23, 2002.  From the World Wide Web:  http://www.er.doe.gov/production/ober/graphics/genballs.gif