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How do we teach our students to be good decision makers and responsible citizens in relation to genetic issues? |
This page was created by: Emily Kaltenbach and Colette Bina.
Funded by: Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
The views represented on this page do not reflect the views of Beloit College, Howard Hughes Medical Institute or the creators.
Last Revised: June 26, 1997
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American Association for the Advancement of Science http://www.aaas.org/aaas.html "A non-profit professional society dedicated to the advancement of scientific and technological excellence across all disciplines, and to the public's understanding of science and technology." This site includes online forums, breaking science news and updates, international programs, educational resources, and a science and technology policy colloquium. This is the genetic education site on the WWW! Developed to reach high school biology teachers, this comprehensive site covers every area of genetics and possible ethical and social implications. Family History and Pedigree Construction http://www.med.uth.tmc.edu/student/ms2/gene/FHx.htm A classroom activity to learn how to "construct a pedigree with appropriate information for the purpose of interpretation of inheritance pattern." The Genetics Education Center is a part of the University of Kansas Medical Center. It is for educators with an interest in human genetics. This is a comprehensive list about the Human Genome Project, educational resources and networking. This is a good site to begin navigating your way through genetic issues. HGMIS Educational Resources http://www.ornl.gov/TechResources/Human_Genome/ links.html#education This is an enormous list of fantastic resources for educators. Mutant Fruit Flies http://www.exploratorium.edu/exhibits/mutant_flies/ mutant_flies.html This site is from the San Fransisco Exploratorium and has some basic genetics information on it and also pictures of different flies with different genetics. National Science Teachers Foundation This is the home page for the National Science Teachers Association. The DNA Files http://www-leland.stanford.edu/%7Eringo/strp/index.html This site is funded by grants from the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation. Through this site you can order documentary radio programs addressing major issues in genetics (breast cancer, sickle cell anemia, DNA and the law, behavioral genetics, discrimination etc. Woodrow Wilson http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/biology/institutes/1997/ A great site!!! This group does really great stuff with Biolpogy education. |