Genetics Links Outreach Programs in Washington State Web Resources Access Excellence. This well organized site features genetics and biotechnology teaching communities, classroom activities, and news. A Primer on Molecular Genetics. This Department of Energy document, published in 1992, provides an oveview of key genetic concepts, as well as valuable information about the Human Genome Project. Genetics Education Center. University of Kansas Medical Center. Includes lesson plans, bibliography of educational materials and curricula, and more. Glossary of Genetic Terms. Provided by the National Human Genome Research Institute. National Human Genome Research Institute Educational Resources. Genetics information for students, teachers, and the general public. Genome Glossary. Provided by the Human Genome Project. Explorer. Collection of educational resources for K-12 mathematics and science education. Includes resources on cells, genetics, evolution, etc. DNA: the instruction manual of life. From The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose. Genetic Science Learning Center. University of Utah partnership between scientists and teachers. Provides teachers with genetic science activities and hands-on experiments to illustrate how DNA, genes, and chromosomes relate to disease, conservation, forensics, and more. DNA Learning Center. Cold Spring Harbor Lab's site featuring instructional activities in DNA science. Diving into the Gene Pool: Ethex. Exploratorium's ethical genetic scenarios forum. Three scenarios are presented and are available for public comment in these areas: genetic testing for Huntington's, prenatal testing for cystic fibrosis, and genetically engineered foods. Your genes, your choices: exploring the issues raised by genetic research. On-line book by Catherine Baker. Downloadable and bound versions are also available. The Hereditary Disease Foundation. The Arc's Human Genome Education Project. From The Arc of the United States, a national organization on mental retardation, this page is part of a project to develop educational materials and conduct training relating to the ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic knowledge and use. Blazing a Genetic Trail. "Families and scientists join in seeking the flawed genes that cause disease." An on-line publication from Howard Hughes Medical Institute. It looks like lots of great material is here. Includes a flashy illustrated glossary of basic genetics terms. Hands-on Science: Lessons and Experiments. A collection of science lessons and activities, including some on genetics, organized by age group or subject matter. ELSI in Science. The Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's project to look at ethical, legal, and social issues that arise from scientific research. Includes modules on Breast Cancer Screening, Genetic Patents, Medical Databases/Privacy Rights, and more. Suitable for middle and high school age students. Frank Potter's Science Gems Genetics on the Web. List of resources compiled by the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Directorate for Education and Human Resources. The University of Pennsylvania Center for Bioethics Instructional Resources in Biology (Biosciences) OMIM - Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man - a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders authored and edited by Dr. Victor A. McKusick and colleagues at Johns Hopkins and elsewhere.

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