Genetics and Inheritance
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Click here to access the NCSCOS document for 7th grade science. |
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Genetics and Heredity |
Cells and Microscopes |
How Stuff Works – Cells: An in-depth look at how cells function inside your body. Cells Alive: Look at videos of cells captured using advanced microscopes. Biology 4 Kids – Cells: A simple review of cell structure. Tissues of Life: Take a microscopic view of the tissues that make up our bodies. This site also has several games. Animations – DNA and Chromosomes: This site shows you what DNA and chromosomes look like on the molecular level.
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Cells and Inheritance |
DNA Workshop: Explore the processes in which DNA copies itself and makes proteins! The “Gee” in Genome: Play games, read about your genes, and meet genetic researchers. Chromosome Kindergarten: Help some plant parents find their missing child! |
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Mendelian Genetics, Probability, and Punnett Squares |
Plant Your Own Peas: This game lets you plant peas just like Mendel did. Punnett Squares: Practice using Punnett squares. Interactive Punnett Squares: Try to help your friend figure out what her baby chicks will look like! Punnett Square Examples: Test your knowledge of Punnett squares! |
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Human Genetics |
Glaxo Smith Kline Genetics: A site with a lot of information about cells, DNA, and genetics. Tech Topics – Genetics: An online presentation about genetics. Solve the Case: Genetic problems and mysteries for you to solve! |
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Human Genetic Disorders |
Your Genes, Your Health: Explore how genes affect your health. Genetic Disorders: A government site that lists many known genetic disorders. Kids Health – Sickle Cell Anemia: Read about sickle cell anemia. NOAH Albinism: The official site of the National Organization for Albnism. |
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