Fun & Useful URLs on Genetics
Kids Web is a digital library for school research. To find information about genetics, evolution, and biotechnology, look at the section titled: Biology and Life Science.
Recommended for grade levels 5 - 12.
Amazing videomicroscopy and animation that shows the cells of the immune system interacting with pathogens
Recommended for grade 5 - 12.
This web site's most interesting information focuses on the Dog Genome Project. This is a collaborative study involving scientists at the University of California, the University of Oregon, and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. It is aimed at producing a map of all the chromosomes in dogs. Such a map can be used to locate the genes causing disease and those controlling morphology and behavior.
Recommended for grade levels 9 - 12.
Imagine yourself as scientist trying to discover the rules of genetic inheritance. Your research model is a species of common insect called a fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster). Through careful observation and collecting, you have created a large number of different genetic stocks; each stock represents a population of true-breeding flies with a visible genetic mutation. You cross flies with different mutations and catalog the proportions of the different types of offspring you observe. Certain rules seem to apply. If you can work out these rules you will have solved one of nature's great secrets--these rules apply to most sexually reproducing organisms from humans to flowering plants.
Recommended from grade levels 10 - 12.
Contains pointers to genetics on the Internet and also features an Exploratorium exhibit on genetics - ethics cases: Huntington disease scenario and Cystic fibrosis scenario
Recommended for grade levels 10 - 12.
The files in this directory are from a publication entitled "Health in the Year 2100 : What's Heredity Got to Do with It" This is a curriculum in genetics for High School Biology Students. Topics in this curriculum were chosen to reflect the concerns of the Native American population. These topics are presented in a manner that is intended to be culturally sensitive and meaningful.
Recommended for teachers, yet contains a high school-student manual with several activites which could be accessed and completed by the student.
Hispanic Educational Genome Project
The primary objectives of this web site is to develop, implement, and distribute culturally competent, linguistically appropriate, and relevant curricula that leads to Hispanic student and family interactions regarding the science, ethical, legal, and social issues of the Human Genome Project.
Recommended for high school students, teachers, and parents of high school students.
Canine URLs
This fun and interactive Disney page lets kids adopt a virtural dalmation puppy and then learn what needs to be done to keep a puppy health and happy. THe web site also includes puppy puzzle games, colring pages, and pictures that you can print out and color on your own.
Recommended for grade levels K - 3.
The web site for the American Kennel Club contains a large selection of pictures and descriptions of each breed recognized by the AKC.
Recommended for grade levels 4 - 12.
California Rescue Dog Association
If you want to see rescue dogs in action, this is the place. The California Rescue Dog Association has put together a web page that concentrates on rescue dogs performing real rescues. It contains information on how rescue dogs are trained, a fascinating phot section showing dogs in action, and articles on the dogs themselves.
Recommended for grade level 4 - 12.
People aren't the only mammals with the skill, grace, and desire to catch Frisbees while twirling around in the air! This web site focuses on the canine pals who entertain and delight crowds at flying frisbee competitions.
Recommended for grade levels 4 - 12.
What dog is number one in the intelligence department? This web page lists dogs from least to most intelligent.
Recommended for grade levels 4 - 12.
Look up the Purina ® Pet Care Center on the World Wide Web. They're constantly updating this site with new articles on pet care, training, nutrition, and new additions to their Fun-And-Games section. So, whether you're searching for the perfect dog, curious about your cat's horoscope, or interested in trying their Pet Food Selector, you'll find it in Purina.com.
Recommended for grade levels 4 - 12.
This site contains information from canine breeds to puppy nutrition. From dog politics to research publications. Also included are several cool archives of canine photographs!
Recommended for grade levels 5 - 12.
Contains information about canine genetics, vaccinations, breeds and grooming.
Recommended for grade levels 7 - 12.
Cyber-Pet provides important & useful information to both the Pet Lay-Person as well as the more Experienced Pet Fancier, all in a unique and fun manner.
Recommended for grade levels 7 - 12.
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Last Updated July 10, 1998