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Kathy Martin
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7th Grade Genetics and Evolution            

These sites are directly linked to CA Sceince Standards 2 and 3: Genetics Standard 2 A typical cell of any organism contains genetic instructions that specify its traits. Those traits may be modified by environmental influences. Evolution Standard 3. Biological evolution accounts for the diversity of species developed through gradual processes over many generations.


Links
A Cartoon Guide to Genetics
This interactive cartoon overviews the process of protein formation from DNA. It shows how chromosomes determine our traits.

(Standards 1c and 2)
http://history.nih.gov/exhibits/genetics/kidsf.htm
Basic Principles of Genetics
This comprehensive overview of genetic principles is presented as a tutorial for students with links to other sites and quizzes to check understanding. Lots of images, diagrams and examples.
http://anthro.palomar.edu/mendel/
Cells Alive!
If you've never visited Cells Alive, you don't know what you're missing. Lots of animation here; great for instruction and student use!
http://www.cellsalive.com/toc.htm
Court TV (Forensics in the classroom!)
8.24.06:Court TV has developed, in cooperation with NSTA, two new online forensic science units. Download this free standards-based curriculum supplement at the following website...
http://www.courttv.com/forensics%5Fcurriculum/
Darwin and tha Galapagos
This virtual expedition to the Galapagos Islands lets students investigate the surrounding terrain and wildlife. Learn about animal adaptations and how Darwin investigated these changes.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorations/adaptation/index.htm
Darwin Foundation
Official site of the Darwin foundation, a non-profit research organization located on the Galapagos islands. Includes info on the biology and history of this island chain. Includes a brief biography of Charles Darwin. Has links to pages intended for younger children.
http://www.darwinfoundation.org/
Explorations Through Time
Three levels of student activities for exploring the history of life, evolution, and extinction. Includes great information on dinosaurs. There are seven distinct modules. Excellent support materials for teachers.
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explotime.html
Genotype and Phenotype
In this informative site, you will find the definition of genotype and phenotype, an explanation of the relationship between genotype and phenotype, an example of a genetic trait, an explanation of the flow of information from DNA to RNA, and an explanation of the genetic code.

http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/bc/ahp/BioInfo/SD.Geno.HP.html
Human Evolution
Becoming Human
Becoming Human is an interactive documentary that explores the story of human evolution. It includes interactive activities and lesson plans.
http://www.becominghuman.org/
Talking Glossary of Genetics
This is not your average glossary on the web. This gives you the chance to hear the definition of the word or phrase that you are looking up. This glossary gives the correct pronunciation and supplemental background for the term, and there are also illustrations or additional links for the term. The talking glossary is also available in Spanish.
http://standards.nettrekker.com/tts/external.epl/http://www.genome.gov/page.cfm?pageID=10002096
Understanding Evolution
This amazing resource boasts a wealth of information, research, and tutorials to help anyone looking to further their understanding of the theory of evolution. They also claim to have "the ultimate evolution resource for K-16 teachers."
http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/home.php
University of Wisconsin: Chromosomes

This site from the University of Wisconsin provides a great discussion of DNA and how it replicates. Includes a chromosome map of a human male, a close up of chromosomes just before cell division and a close up of a DNA molecule.


This correlates to CA Standard 2. A typical cell of any organism contains genetic instructions that specify its traits. Those traits may be modified by environmental influences. As a basis for understanding this concept:

http://whyfiles.org/034clone/dna.html
What is a Gene? DNA? Chromosomes?
Genetic Science Learning Center: What is a Gene?

This site presents an interactive tour of the human gene. Content explores what a gene is and how they work.

Other pages on the site tour DNA, chromosomes etc.
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/units/basics/tour/dna.swf

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