In this lesson, students read accounts of recent gene therapy trials and …
In this lesson, students read accounts of recent gene therapy trials and consider the ethical implications in each and in continuing gene therapy trials as a whole. Using a bioethical decision-making model, students will state the ethical questions, list relevant facts, identify stakeholders, consider values and develop possible solutions to dilemmas that arise form gene therapy treatments.
This resource describes brain imaging technologies, such as PET and MRI and …
This resource describes brain imaging technologies, such as PET and MRI and their significance in studying the brain to see effects of injuries, diseases, drugs, and other chemicals.
Students learn how DNA is used to identify an individual and forensic …
Students learn how DNA is used to identify an individual and forensic DNA analysis. It discusses the question, "Is DNA evidence alone enough to aquit or convict?".
Students learn information on cloning including how it is done, how it …
Students learn information on cloning including how it is done, how it differs from natural cloning and comparing cloning an organism to cloning a gene,
Students learn information about why cloning exists. Topics include cloning in medicine, …
Students learn information about why cloning exists. Topics include cloning in medicine, reviving endangered or extinct species, reproducing a deceased pet, cloning livestock, drug production and cloning humans.
Students will learn the importance of extracting human DNA and the process …
Students will learn the importance of extracting human DNA and the process of extracting human DNA. Students will perform a virtual cheek swab to extract DNA from human cells.
Students will learn how scientists use gel electrophoresis to separate fragments of …
Students will learn how scientists use gel electrophoresis to separate fragments of DNA. Students will perform the lab and learn how to read and interpret the gel.
Students explore how the environment can change an animal's genetic makeup. By …
Students explore how the environment can change an animal's genetic makeup. By focusing on nurturing behavior in mother rats, students can investigate genetic changes in baby rats.
Students take the role of stakeholders and town council members at a …
Students take the role of stakeholders and town council members at a meeting to decide whether a stem cell research company will be granted a business license.
Students get a small glimpse into the chemical interactions at the synaptic …
Students get a small glimpse into the chemical interactions at the synaptic level that cause the drug user to feel 'high'. This presentation depicts how drugs interact with dopamine neurotransmitters in the brain because it focuses on the brain's reward pathway.
Students have the opportunity to click on and read about various organisms …
Students have the opportunity to click on and read about various organisms and finally hypothesize if the organsim uses sexual or asexual reproduction. After briefly explaining sexual and asexual reproduction, this interactive resource allows users to explore different organisms.
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