Organizer
Curated OER

The Human Genome

For Students 9th - 12th
In this human genome learning exercise, students will complete a graphic organizer by writing in the different applications of the Human Genome Project. Then students will answer 3 true or false questions based on DNA fingerprinting and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

DNA Technology

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this DNA technology activity, students will review 12 vocabulary words relating to the uses and results of DNA technology in this crossword puzzle.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Genetic Technology

For Students 9th - 12th
In this genetic technology learning exercise, students will answer 6 true or false statements and 4 short answer questions based on the mapping and sequencing of the human genome and the applications of the Human Genome Project.
Handout
Georgetown University

Georgetown Univ.: Scope Note 24, Human Gene Therapy

For Students 9th - 10th
Georgetown University site with a lengthy article on many aspects of gene therapy. Includes background and historical information and numerous resources on the topic. Focus here is on the ethics of these types of therapies.
Article
National Institutes of Health

Nih News Release: Marfan Syndrome Research

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes characteristics of Marfan Syndrome and reviews research project involving mice with mutant fibrillin gene.