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Title: Case Workbook in Human Genetics
| Grade Level: | 9 - 12 |
| Other Uses: | advanced biology courses, teacher
background information |
| Type: | Textbook supplement (148 pp.), hands-on materials |
| Authors: | Lewis, R. |
| Publisher: | Wm. C. Brown |
| Year of pub.: | 1994 |
| Price: | $26.30 |
Description: This resource is a collection of 64 cases and studies from the recent (ca. 1994) medical literature. The cases build on genetics concepts advanced students have learned from a prior course or their basic genetics textbook. By looking at genetic disorders, students apply teh principles of genetics to real people's lives. The genetic syndromes presented go far beyond those commonly found in genetics texts. Students will become acquainted with a wide range of human traits that can be affected by mutation. Sample cases include: Fragile X syndrome, Red-green Color Blindness, Bloom Syndrome, Neurofibromatosis, Menkes Disease, and Blue Diaper Syndrome.
Strengths: This workbook provides many interesting examples of genetic disorders not commonly mentioned in genetics texts. Many cases use patient names and family details to help tie genetic principles to real life situations.
Weaknesses: No variety in pedagogy. Little attention is given to diversity in student learning styles. Many cases suggest potential ethical dilemmas, but are not explicitly addressed.
Keywords: Inheritance, genes, chromosomes, probability, mutation, medical genetics, bioethics, human
Genetics concepts addressed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8
(view genetics concepts)
Other subjects addressed: Health, Mathematics
| ISBN#: | 069722287X |
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