Title: DNA, Genes and Heredity
Description: This site is an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes, and heredity. It contains concepts, animations, a photo gallery, and additional web links. It also contains language options for ESL students.
Standard(s):
[S1] (7) 8: Describe the function of chromosomes.
[S1] (7) 10: Identify differences between deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
[S1] (7) 11: Identify Mendel’s laws of genetics.
[S1] BIO (9-12) 8: Identify the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and protein.

Title: Human Genome Project (by the U.S. Dept. of Energy)
Description: Information about the Human Genome Project, Microbial Genome Research, Image Gallery, and Biomass to Biofuel Report.
Standard(s):
[S1] (7) 8: Describe the function of chromosomes.
[S1] (7) 10: Identify differences between deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
[S1] BIO (9-12) 1: Select appropriate laboratory glassware, balances, time measuring equipment, and optical instruments to conduct an experiment.
[S1] BIO (9-12) 8: Identify the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and protein.

Title: Modified Crops Could Lead to
Description: This National Geographic article is an excellent reading resource on genetic engineering and agriculture.
Standard(s):
[S1] BIO (9-12) 8: Identify the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and protein.

Title: DNA, Genes and Heredity
Description: This site is an animated primer on the basics of DNA, genes, and heredity. It contains concepts, animations, a photo gallery, and additional web links. It also contains language options for ESL students.
Standard(s):
[S1] (7) 8: Describe the function of chromosomes.
[S1] (7) 10: Identify differences between deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
[S1] (7) 11: Identify Mendel’s laws of genetics.
[S1] BIO (9-12) 8: Identify the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and protein.

Title: Learn Genetics: Tour of the Basics
Description: Great animations on what DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Proteins, Heredity and Traits are!
Standard(s):
[S1] (7) 8: Describe the function of chromosomes.
[S1] (7) 10: Identify differences between deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
[S1] (7) 11: Identify Mendel’s laws of genetics.
[S1] BIO (9-12) 7: Apply Mendel’s law to determine phenotypic and genotypic probabilities of offspring.
[S1] BIO (9-12) 8: Identify the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and protein.

Title: Create a DNA Fingerprint
Description: Interactive PBS/NOVA site about using DNA Fingerprinting to solve a mystery. Solving the mystery involves creating a DNA fingerprint (they supply the lab and all necessary materials) and comparing this fingerprint to those of the suspects.
Standard(s):
[S1] (7) 10: Identify differences between deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
[S1] BIO (9-12) 8: Identify the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and protein.
[S1] FOR (9-12) 2: Explain ways to collect and preserve evidence from a crime scene.

Title: Learn Genetics: Tour of the Basics
Description: Great animations on what DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Proteins, Heredity and Traits are!
Standard(s):
[S1] (7) 8: Describe the function of chromosomes.
[S1] (7) 10: Identify differences between deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
[S1] (7) 11: Identify Mendel’s laws of genetics.
[S1] BIO (9-12) 7: Apply Mendel’s law to determine phenotypic and genotypic probabilities of offspring.
[S1] BIO (9-12) 8: Identify the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and protein.

Title: Create a DNA Fingerprint
Description: Interactive PBS/NOVA site about using DNA Fingerprinting to solve a mystery. Solving the mystery involves creating a DNA fingerprint (they supply the lab and all necessary materials) and comparing this fingerprint to those of the suspects.
Standard(s):
[S1] (7) 10: Identify differences between deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA).
[S1] BIO (9-12) 8: Identify the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and protein.
[S1] FOR (9-12) 2: Explain ways to collect and preserve evidence from a crime scene.

Title: DNA Interactive Workshop
Description: This interactive PBS site shows DNA replication and protein synthesis.
Standard(s):
[S1] BIO (9-12) 8: Identify the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and protein.

Title: Population Genetics
Description: Questionnaire about differences among peers based on his/her inherited traits.
Standard(s):
[S1] (7) 11: Identify Mendel’s laws of genetics.
[S1] BIO (9-12) 7: Apply Mendel’s law to determine phenotypic and genotypic probabilities of offspring.
[S1] BIO (9-12) 8: Identify the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and protein.
[S1] GEN (9-12) 5: Describe inheritance patterns based on gene interactions.