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Title: The Puzzle of Inheritance: Genetics and the Methods of Science
| Grade Level: | 9 - 12 |
| Other Uses: | advanced biology courses, teacher
background information |
| Type: | Teacher's guide, hands-on materials (184 pp.) |
| Authors: | Cutter, M. A. et al |
| Publisher: | Biological Sciences Curriculum Study |
| Year of pub.: | 1997 |
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Description: The Puzzle of Inheritance, presented in looseleaf notebook format, is an excellent teacher's guide that provides extensive background information and teacher support. Five student activities are included, as well as master activity sheets for photocopying. This resource is best suited for students who have completed an introductory biology course. Topics covered include both traditional and non-traditional genetics (e.g. transposable elements, genomic imprinting) as well as the Human Genome Project, methods of science, and ethical implications. Sample activities include: "Puzzling pedigrees" and "Should teenagers be tested for the Huntington's mutation?".
Strengths: Great teacher background and support are provided. Students are engaged in higher level thinking activities. An interesting historical perspective on current problems in genetics is used.
Weaknesses: Limited assessments are provided. Since the focus is on manipulation of ideas, the resource provides limited options for teaching to students with diverse learning styles.
Keywords: Inheritance, sexual reproduction, genes, chromosomes, mutation, genetic counseling, medical genetics, bioethics, human
Genetics concepts addressed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9
(view genetics concepts)
Other subjects addressed: History
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