Human Genome Project: From Sequencing to Sharing Genomic Information
Lesson idea. This lesson idea concerns the outcomes of the international Human Genome Project including the scientists’ collaboration over DNA sequencing. An A level biology animation, and an information sheet offer insights into ‘how science works’ and are used to fuel a discussion.
Teaching approach. This resource provides guidance on how to use whole class(ta) discussion(ta) and/or small group work(ta) to engage students with the science and the economic, political, ethical(topic), legal and social issues of a scientific project such as the HGP. Its focus is on the scientific method(ta); language(ta) and the nature of scientific inquiry(ta). (edit)
| Resource details | |
| Title | Human Genome Project: from Sequencing to Sharing Genomic Information |
| Topic | [[Topics/Ethics|Ethics]], [[Topics/Genetics|Genetics]] |
| Teaching approach | [[Teaching Approaches/Whole class|Whole class]], [[Teaching Approaches/Language|Language]], [[Teaching Approaches/Group work|Group work]], [[Teaching Approaches/Inquiry|Inquiry]], [[Teaching Approaches/Discussion|Discussion]], [[Teaching Approaches/Scientific method|Scientific method]] |
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| Subject | [[Resources/Biology|Biology]], [[Resources/Science|Science]] |
| Age of students / grade | [[Resources/KS5|KS5]], [[Resources/AS|AS]], [[Resources/A2|A2]], [[Resources/Secondary|Secondary]] |
| Additional Resources/material needed | There is a requirement to view a Flash animation on a computer or print student information sheets (below). The Human Genome Project student information sheet with details of sequencing within the Human Genome Project can be accessed at: http://www.yourgenome.org/downloads/pdf/teachers/info/HGP_infosheet.pdf |
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| Files and resources to view and download | Flash animation (5 min); teacher guide and information pages:
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