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Title: Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications, 3rd ed.
| Grade Level: | 9 - 12 |
| Other Uses: | advanced biology courses, teacher
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| Type: | Textbook (420 pp.) |
| Authors: | Lewis, R. |
| Publisher: | Wm. C. Brown/McGraw Hill |
| Year of pub.: | 1999 |
| Price: | $60.00 |
Description: This comprehensive text provides in-depth coverage of basic genetics concepts and human inheritance. Throughout the book, the science is tied to incidents in history and current events. Stories of real people give genetics a human face and are sure to engage students and provide teachers with excellent supplementary material.
Strengths: Pictures, case studies, and ties to current events captivate students' interest. The text is well written and logically organized. Difficult concepts are clearly explained. Many up-to-date research examples and cases are included to illustrate concepts. Support materials are available and include a teacher's guide, student guide, and case workbook with activities (see Case Workbook in Human Genetics).
Weaknesses: No lab exercises or hands-on activities are included, but some hands-on exercises can be found in the support materials. Teachers will need to determine the amount of detail to be covered, which will depend heavily on student background.
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, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
(view genetics concepts)
Other subjects addressed: Health, Mathematics, History
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