This short video lesson describes the human genome by comparing DNA to a detailed manual for building a person out of cells -- with 46 chapters (chromosomes) and hundreds of thousands of pages covering every part of you. Assessment questions and links to additional resources are included.

In this hands on activity, students construct their own edible model of the DNA double helix.

This resource is an extensive booklet on food, agriculture and biotechnology. This easy to read booklet lays out the facts so that they can be easily understood by students.

A hospital is an integrated system of physicians, other hospitals, outpatient services, and more. Each element is connected and significant in providing an exceptional healthcare experience. Through a series of lessons, students will serve as members of the hospital team, utilizing the mission, vision and values of the healthcare system to solve a patient puzzle.

This article, with embedded video, is a profile of biochemical engineer and textile scientist Yiqi Yang of the University of Nebraska. Yang develops sustainable bio-based textile fibers. The article focuses on his current work in developing textiles from corn husks.

This presentation is an overview of how to identify the different fingerprint patterns. An accompanying student worksheet can be accessed at (http://sciencespot.net/Media/FrnsScience/fingerprintbasics_student.pdf). Students can then use their investigative skills to match fingerprint samples in a fingerprint challenge that can be accessed at (http://sciencespot.net/Media/FrnsScience/fingerprintchall.pdf).

In this computer animation game, students collect evidence from the crime scene and analyze it using forensic science methods to help Detective Bones solve the crime.

This interactive animation goes through the steps in gene cloning, part of the process of crop genetic engineering.

Students use pennies to determine the traits for a smiley face, then use Microsoft Word to create the smiley face. Faces are displayed in the classroom and students use their knowledge of genetics to answer questions about smiley faces, traits, and probability. NOTE: Teacher notes and a "Wrapping It Up" analysis activity are separate complementary resources.

This resource is a set of teacher notes to accompany the activity "Genetics with a Smile". It includes directions and tips for teachers as well as a sample smiley face.

This student worksheet, with answer key, is used to wrap up the activity "Genetics with a Smile".

This resource is packed with information on the Human Genome Project and how it affects society.

With this resource, students learn how to calculate the probabilities of passing on certain genetic disorders and then evaluate case studies involving genetic testing.

This is a bioethics case study focusing on Golden Rice. Many people regard golden rice as an example of how biotechnology can be used to help developing nations, while others consider it a smokescreen to divert attention away from biotechnology companies attempt to dominate the food supply. Students are asked to write a letter either supporting or opposing funding for golden rice research.

In this lesson plan from the Utah Education Network, students will research then create a trading card about a specific organelle. A student worksheet is included.

Students participate in a scenario-based lab activity designed to help them define qualities that result in reliable and meaningful scientific research. They communicate, collaborate, and skeptically evaluate each others claims. The lesson illustrates the importance of repeatable trials, replicable methods and integrity and honesty in data collection.

This video lesson explains how smart advances in vaccine design, production and distribution are bringing us closer than ever to eliminating a host of global threats -- from AIDS to malaria to flu pandemics. Assessment and discussion questions, as well as links to additional resources, are included.

This forensics presentation is an overview of the use of hairs and fibers as evidence. An accompanying student worksheet can be accessed at http://sciencespot.net/Media/FrnsScience/hairfibernotewkst.pdf. A related hair evidence lab activity can be accessed at: http://sciencespot.net/Media/FrnsScience/hairlabwkst.pdf

With this interactive resource, students can explore the next wave of genetically modified food. Students can read about genetic modification in foods such as pizza and corn as well as insects and flowers.