Title

ISBN/Order #

Vendor

Unit(s)

Type of Book/Used for

Cells are Us

0876146361

any bookseller

Cell, human body, genetics

Trade book/ Learning center/reference

Cell Division and Genetics (Cells and Life Series)

1588109348

any bookseller

Genetics

Trade book/ Reference

DNA and Genetic Engineering (Cells and Life Series)

1588109364

any bookseller

Genetics

Trade book/ Reference

Stem Cells (Science on the Edge)

1567117872

Any bookseller

Cells, Human Body, Genetics

Trade book/ Reference

Double Talking Helix Blues

0879694319

Any bookseller

Genetics

Illustrated song lyrics and cassette; whole class sing-along

Amazing Schemes within Your Genes

0876146353

Any bookseller

Genetics

Trade book/ reference

Baa… The Most Interesting Book You’ll Ever Read about Genes and Cloning

1550748866

Any bookseller

Genetics

Trade book/ Reference

Have a Nice DNA

0879696109

Any bookseller

Genetics

Trade book/ Reference

Gene Machines

0879696117

Any bookseller

Genetics

Trade book/ Reference

DNA is Here to Stay

0876146388

Any bookseller

Genetics

Trade book/ Reference

House of the Scorpion

0689852231

(paperback)

1402541732

(unabridged cassette)

1402545568 (unabridged CD- library edition)

Any bookseller, CD only available from http://www.recorded books.com

Genetics

Science fiction novel/ interdisciplinary unit/ literature circles/ enrichment/ extra credit

Dr. Franklin’s Island

0440237815

(paperback)

0754064018

(unabridged cassette)

Any bookseller

Genetics

Science fiction novel/ interdisciplinary unit/ literature circles/ enrichment/ extra credit

The Last Book in the Universe

0439087597 (paperback)

0807288438 (unabridged cassette)

Any bookseller

Genetics

Science fiction novel/ interdisciplinary unit/ literature circles/ enrichment/ extra credit

National Geographic’s Reading Expeditions You and Your Genes (single title)

WE41260

http://www.ngschoolpub. org/c/@f.SLFg7zjwg0k/
Pages/RE.web

Genetics

Trade book/ reference

National Geographic’s Reading Expeditions Uncovering the Structure of DNA (single title)

WE41437

http://www.ngschoolpub. org/c/@f.SLFg7zjwg0k/
Pages/RE.web

Genetics

Trade book/ reference

Title

Address

Description

DNA Interactive

http://www.dnai.org/timeline
/index.html

To see an excellent slide show that simply explains Mendel’s experiments, click on “Pre-1920’s,” then click on the pea plant next to Mendel’s picture.

Genetic Science Learning Center- Tour of the Basics

http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/
units/basics/tour/

This website simply explains and illustrates what a DNA, genes, chromosomes, proteins, heredity, and traits are.

Genetic Learning Center- Genes and Blood Type

http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/
units/ basics/blood/

Learn the basics of blood type and blood transfusions.

DNA Interactive- Applications

http://www.dnai.org/d/
index.html

The “Recovering the Romanovs” module explores how DNA was used to find out if Anna Anderson was Princess Anastasia.

Kids Only Genetics

http://www.genecrc.org/site/
ko/index_ko.htm

This website has an kid-friendly introduction to genetics, genetics games, and genetics links. The chromosome hunt game at http://www.genecrc.org/site/
ko/ko5c.htm# helps students understand karyotyping.

Blue Knight Labradors- Coat Color Inheritance

http://www.blueknightlabs.
com/color/ coatcolor.html

This site shows students a concrete example of how understanding polygenic inheritance can be used in the real world by dog breeders. This site shows which genetic combinations produce black, yellow, and chocolate labs.

NOVA Online- DNA Fingerprinting

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/
nova/sheppard/analyze.html

This simulated DNA fingerprinting activity engages students in solving who started to eat Jimmy Sweet’s lollipop.

Exploring Genes and Genetic Disorders

http://www.ornl.gov/sci/
techresources/Human_Genome/
posters/chromosome/ index.shtml

Order a free poster; view each human chromosome and the disorders they cause.

Your Genes, Your Health

http://www.yourgenesyour
health.org/ ygyh/mason/index

Find out about different genetic disorders including Fragile X, Marfan Syndrome, Downs Syndrome, and more.

Genes and Disease

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/
bv.fcgi?call=bv.View..ShowSection
&rid=gnd.preface.91

Find out information about each human chromosome.

Mendel’s Genetics

http://anthro.palomar.edu/mendel/
mendel_1.htm

This website has explanations of principles of inheritance as well as self-quizzes.

Global Human Traits Survey

http://www.edquest.ca/Projects/
GHTS/ghts.html

Collect and submit data about human genetic traits in your community.

Reproduction and Heredity

http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/
science/sciber00/7th/genetics/
sciber/intro.htm

This site has informational text as well as student activities and handouts explaining Punnett Squares, probability, mitosis and meiosis, and more.

Biology Project

http://www.biology.arizona.edu/
mendelian_genetics/mendelian_
genetics.html

There are problem sets and tutorials for monohybrid and dihybrid crosses as well as sex-linked inheritance.

National Human Genome Research Institute

http://www.genome.gov/Education/

Find educational resources about genetics. Find out how to participate in DNA day.

ASHG Education- The Mentor Network

http://www.ashg.org/genetics/ashg/
mentor/mentor.shtml

Find a genetics expert to visit your classroom.

High School Bioethics Project

http://www.bioethics.upenn.edu/
highschool/

Find briefs and lessons on bioethics topics. Read persuasive papers about bioethical issues submitted by students, and invite your students to submit their work.

Genetics of Parenthood

http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/
bi/ 1994/parenthood.html

This lesson involves students in flipping a coin to create a baby with different observable traits. It is a favorite activity of many students!

Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group

http://www.rarechromo.org/html/
littleyellowbook.htm

Download the “Little Yellow Book” to learn more about rare chromosome disorders.

TelGenetics Mini-Units

http://www.mcn.org/ed/cur/cw/
TelGen/ TelGen.html

Download genetics lessons.

Snapshots of Science and Medicine

http://science.education.nih.gov/
newsnapshots/TOC_Chips/
toc_chips.html

Download issues of their high school classroom web magazine called Snapshots of Science and Medicine to find articles and lessons about topics such as DNA microchips and xenotransplantation.

Genetics and Rare Conditions Site

http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/

Find information about many genetic disorders.

DNA Workshop

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/
tryit/dna/#

Replicate a strand of DNA and learn about how it works.

Mutant Fruit Flies

http://www.exploratorium.edu/
exhibits/ mutant_flies/
mutant_flies.html

Learn about the different genes of fruit flies.

Diving into the Gene Pool

http://www.exploratorium.edu/
genepool/ genepool_home.html

Learn about DNA, fruit flies, and modern DNA technology.

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

http://nobelprize.org/medicine/
educational/index.html

Play games that teach and test about different life science topics.