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
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)
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)
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
This site is an outstanding
teacher resource for labs, lectures, and acivities
related to Genetics
- Mendel Web New
This site offers substantial background
on Mendel, his experiments and the law of segregation
and independent assortment.
- 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.
- The Biology Project - Monohybrid Cross New
This
is a tutorial and problem set on monohybrid crosses.
Complete dominance, incomplete dominance, and codominance
are all featured. The student has to perform a quiz
and if an answer is incorrect, they are linked to
tutorials.
- 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.
- Biology Project - Chemicals and Human Health New
This website contains problem sets for exposure to
chemicals and the effects on the kidneys and lungs.
It also has a problem set for basic toxicology.
- 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.
- DNA Structure New
An interactive animated DNA structure
tutortial. This site includes animated tutorials,
questions for students, and lesson plans for teachers.
- HHMI
Transgenic Fly Lab Introduction
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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Human Biology Project New
This is a karyotyping
activity for students to do on the internet. They
have to match chromosomes and determine if there
is a potential genetic abnormality. The site guides
the students through the process and choices are
limited, so student frustration should be low.
- 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.
- Virtual Gel Electrophoresis Lab New
This is a virtual
lab for gel electrophoresis. The students have to
perform the process piece by piece, as if they were
running an electrophoresis chamber. They also have
to interpret the information after performing the
lab. There are forensic pathways and chamber set
up pathways also provided.
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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.
- Dynamic Development New
This site is an excellent
teacher resource for study of embryology.
- Embryology Tutorial New
This site is an excellent
teacher resource for information and study of embryology.
All phases of embryonic development are discussed
in regards to amphibians and echinoderms.
- Human Biology Project New
This is a karyotyping
activity for students to do on the internet. They
have to match chromosomes and determine if there
is a potential genetic abnormality. The site guides
the students through the process and choices are
limited, so student frustration should be low.
- McGraw
Hill-Biology
Java Applets Animations: this site offers several
different animations related to cell biology. Also
this site has interactive puzzles and quizzes for
the student.
- McNally Lab Movies New
This website has a sequence
of 14 short movies on meiosis.
- 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.
- Inside Cancer New
This is a complete website devoted
to cancer origins, mechanisms, vocabulary and explanations.
Students could use this as a research site or be
directed through it under the supervision of their
teacher. There are excellent pictures and examples
on this web site.
- 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.
- Virtual
Polymerase Chain Reaction New This is a
virtual PCR demonstration that the student has to
navigate through. It shows how the DNA is denatured
and copied in a laboratory setting.
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.
- The Biology Project - Recombiant DNA New
This site
has a problem set and tutorial for basic techniques
and principles of recombiant DNA.
- Visible Proofs New
This site provides lesson plans
and interactive applications for students to analyze
DNA evidence. The site provides information for teachers
and also pathways for students to manipulate the
information. DNA evidence is studied through technology
and specific cases.
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