5-Prime Times: The Genetic Science Learning Center Newsletter
Genetic Science Learning Center
2004
gslc.genetics.utah.edu/teachers/newsletter/
Grades 5-12. This periodic newsletter includes genetics news, classroom resources, and opportunities for teachers. The newsletter is available free of charge.

American Eugenics Movement Picture Archive
Dolan DNA Learning Center
2004
www.eugenicsarchive.org/
Grades 9-12 & Adults. Examine the chronicle of how society dealt with mental illness and other "dysgenic" traits.

Basic Genetics in First and Second Grades
Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute
2003
www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1996/5/96.05.02.x.html#top
Grades 1-2. Covers topics such as inheritance from parents, sameness vs. differentness, family medical charts, size differences, etc. Worksheets are included.

DNA From the Beginning
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, funded by Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation
2002
www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/
Grades 9-12 & Adults. Flash Player required. "An animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes, and heredity. Sections: Classical Genetics, Molecules of Genetics, Genetic Organization and Control.

DNA from the Beginning Study Guide
National Human Genome Research Institute
2004
www.genome.gov/10506718
This lesson is based on an award-winning Web site - DNA from the Beginning [www.dnaftb.org] - an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes and heredity. The Web site is organized around key concepts. The lesson that follows concentrates on high school level activities located under the Molecules of Genetics [www.dnaftb.org] section of the Web site.

DNA Interactive
Dolan DNA Learning Center
2003
www.dnai.org/members
Grades 9-12 & Adults. Free registration and teacher’s guide to create a personalized web page

DNA Kit and Science Museum Activities
National Human Genome Research Institute
2004
www.genome.gov/10506814
Describes a kit designed for science centers and museums, providing them with DNA demonstrations and hands-on experiments involving genetics and genomics. It is available at 30 museums in the U.S. Topics include DNA model building, DNA extraction from wheat germ, and DNA electrophoresis, sequencing simulation, sequence analysis and examination of genetic traits.

Exploring Our Molecular Selves
Human Genome Project
www.genome.gov/Pages/EducationKit/
Grades 9-12 & Adults. A free multi-media educational kit for high school students or older. Some are available to download or for viewing online. Module topics include include the timeline of genetic milestones, gene variations, gene sequencing, DNA, chromosomes, medical genetics, and ethical, legal, and social aspects of genetics.

Gene Gateway: Exploring Genes & Genetic Disorders
Department of Energy
www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/posters/chromosome/
Grades 9-12 & Adults. Gene Gateway, originally designed as a Web companion to the popular Human Genome Landmarks poster, is a collection of guides and tutorials designed to help students and other novice users get started with some of the resources that make these data available to the public. Poster ordering information is listed. This Web site introduces various Internet tools that anyone can use to investigate genetic disorders, chromosomes, genome maps, genes, sequence data, genetic variants, and molecular structures.

Gene Therapy: An Animated Tutorial
Sumanas, Inc.
No date
www.sumanasinc.com/scienceinfocus/sif_genetherapy.html
Requires Flash Player

Genetic Education Modules for Teachers
Human Genome Project
www.genome.gov/10005911
Grades 9-12 & Adults. Includes How to Sequence a Genome; DNA from the Beginning; Genetic Mind Reader; Genetic Timeline; and Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Genetic Knowledge.

Genetic Engineering
DiscoverySchool.com
school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/geneticengineering/
Grades 9-12 & Adults. Students will discover ethical issues surrounding the practice of genetic engineering in reproductive medicine and understand key terms and concepts related to the science of genetic engineering

Genetic Origins
Dolan DNA Learning Center
www.geneticorigins.org/geneticorigins/
Grades 9-12 & Adults. This site provides biochemical methods and computer tools to allow students to use their own DNA "fingerprints" as a starting point in the study of human evolution.

Introduction to Heredity: Classroom Activities Index
Genetic Science Learning Center, University of Utah
2003
gslc.genetics.utah.edu/teachers/tindex/index.cfm?switch=single&unitid=heredity
Grades 5-7. Activities relating to the inheritance of human traits

Teachers'Genetics Resource Kit http://www.hawaiigenetics.org/teacher_resource.htm Provides a variety of resources for high school teachers and other genetic educators. The kit contains lesson plans, extension and follow-up activities, assessment strategies and tools. Many of these resources are available in PDF form for download, or links are provided for access to resources on the internet, including ordering DVDs for use in the classroom.

Tox Town
www.toxtown.nlm.nih.gov
An introduction to toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in everyday life, in everyday places.