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Anatomy
- Anatomy & Physiology"Module introduces the structure and function of the human body"
- Body PartsSmithsonian game to identify body parts
- Health Topics - Kids PagesGrades K-6
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases resource for learning about the body systems. - Health Videos (MedlinePlus)"Videos of anatomy and body systems and how diseases and conditions affect them"
- Visible Human ProjectGrades 6+
Complete, anatomically detailed, 3D representations of the normal male and female human bodies.
Biology - General
- As Many Exceptions As RulesBlog postings that include images, videos, links to other information and classroom resources.
- Ask a Biologist Teacher ToolboxGrades Pre-K-12
Scroll down to use search tool to find resources by category, grade level, activity type, or keywords. - NCBI Educational ResourcesTutorials, problem sets, online tools, FAQs and documentation covering the variety of NCBI resources (biology, chemistry, genetics, medicine).
- Rewriting the Book of Nature: Charles Darwin and the Rise of Evolutionary TheoryGrades 9+
Explores work of Charles Darwin. - Teacher Center (Northwest Association for Biomedical Research)Grades 7-12
Curricula for biomedical research topics including bioethics, bioinformatics, stem cell research, animal research, etc.
Genetics
- Base Chase (Apple iOS app)
Grades 9-12
Game to learn bases of DNA and complete unique DNA strands of various animals. Supplements GeneEd website. - Classroom (Genetics Home Reference)Tutorials, experiments, lesson plans, and teacher resources for various genetics topics including DNA structure, function, and analysis; RNA basics; cell biology; inheritance; evolution; genetic changes; gene therapy and editing; precision medicine; epigenetics
- DNA Day ModulesGrades 9-12
Presentations, activities, handouts, etc. covering DNA repair, immunology, personalized medicine (pharmacogenomics), forensics - Engineering the Genes: Ethical Dilemmas in Modern Biotechnology - EducationGrades 13+
Topics covered include recombinant DNA research, gene patenting, and ethical issues related to genetic screening and testing.
Part of "From DNA to Beer: Harnessing Nature in Medicine and Industry" - Explore Genetics Home ReferenceGrades 6+
Guided activity to teach main features of the Genetics Home Reference web site - For Educators (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences)K+
Lesson plans, presentations, videos, training programs, storybooks, handouts, etc. - For Teachers (Finding Your Roots: The Seedlings)Grades 5-8
Curriculum documents, videos, blog conversations, etc. regarding genetic, genealogic, and anthropologic topics - Genetic Traits in Harry PotterGrades 7-11
Uses characters from the Harry Potter book series to explore and apply basic concepts in genetics. Includes lesson plans, presentation slides, handouts, activities, etc. Based upon the Harry Potter's World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine exhibit. - Genome: Unlocking Life's Code - Teacher ResourcesGrades 7+
Videos, images, animations, lesson plans, virtual tour of Tech Museum of Innovation exhibit. - Help Me Understand GeneticsGrades 6+
Basic information about genetics in clear language and links to online resources. - NCBI Educational ResourcesTutorials, problem sets, online tools, FAQs and documentation covering the variety of NCBI resources (biology, chemistry, genetics, medicine).
- Talking Glossary of Genetic TermsGrades 7+
Audio definitions by National Human Genome Research Institute experts. Includes some illustrations, 3D animations, and multiple-choice “Test Your Gene Knowledge” quiz that randomly chooses a definition (quiz is never the same) to identify.
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