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Title: The Human Genome Project: Biology, Computers, and Privacy
| Grade Level: | 9 - 12 |
| Other Uses: | advanced biology courses |
| Type: | Teacher's guide, hands-on materials, curriculum supplement |
| Authors: | Cutter, M. et al |
| Publisher: | Biological Sciences Curriculum Study |
| Year of pub.: | 1996 |
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Description: This resource is the second of a two-module series, but can be used independently of the first. Presented in a loose-leaf notebook format, the resource gives an overview of the Human Genome Project with emphasis on informatics, genomic databases, and related ethical and public policy issues. Seven annotated classroom activities focus on these topics, and several require students to use the accompanying software (both Windows and Macintosh formats are provided). One innovative, interdisciplinary activity deals with the use of biological sequence information in the study of evolution and presents data set in the context of the Russian Revolution.
Strengths: Excellent teacher background and support are provided. Use of computers is integrated into classroom activities. Students will find material relevant to current societal concerns. Social and ethical issues are addressed head on.
Weaknesses: Classes without computer access will be unable to do about half of the activities. Limited options are provided for teaching to students with diverse learning styles. Format and presentation are not visually engaging. No wet lab activities are included.
Keywords: Inheritance, DNA structure, genes, chromosomes, variation, sexual reproduction, meiosis, segregation, assortment, probability, mitosis, mutation, evolution, biotechnology, genetic counseling, medical genetics, bioethics, human, mammalian, bacteria
Genetics concepts addressed: 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9
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Other subjects addressed: History, Mathematics (statistics, computation)
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