Tag Archives: Genetics

Genetic Inheritance of Generic Disorders and The Interdependence of Body Systems

January 24, 2020 – 2:47 pm

Kim Mayes, Science, McClintock Middle

Synopsis

Tags Biology, body systems, cardiovascular system, Development, digestive system, endocrine system, genetic variation, Genetics, hierarchical organization, inheritance, integumentary system, muscular system, nervous system, offspring, pedigree, Punnett Square, reproductive system, sexual reproduction, skeletal system, tissue | Permalink | Comments Off

2019 Curriculum Units Vol 2: How to Build a Human

Embryonic Development, Congenital Abnormalities, And Their Effect On The Function Of Human Body Systems

January 24, 2020 – 2:45 pm

Jennifer Selfridge, Science, Bailey Middle

Curriculum Unit (pdf)

Synopsis

Tags Genetics, human body systems, inheritance, pedigree chart, Punnett Square | Permalink | Comments Off

2019 Curriculum Units Vol 2: How to Build a Human

Should Scientists Be Allowed to Edit Heritable Genes? A Guide to Having Ethical Discussions in a Middle School Classroom

January 24, 2020 – 2:31 pm

Arianna Bonner, Social Studies, Martin Luther King Middle

Curriculum Unit (pdf)

Synopsis

Tags Bioethics, Biology, cells, debate, DNA, ethics, Genetics, Science | Permalink | Comments Off

2018 Curriculum Units Vol 3: Nurturing Nature

Are you really going to put that there?

March 20, 2019 – 1:45 pm

Monica High, Science, Cato Middle College High School

Curriculum Unit (pdf)

Synopsis

Tags DNA methylation, environmental justice, environmental racism, Epigenetics, genes, Genetics, inheritance, Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), toxicity | Permalink | Comments Off

2018 Curriculum Units Vol 3: Nurturing Nature

Their Rightful Place in the Sun

March 20, 2019 – 1:12 pm

Tiara Mahoney Paulino, Spanish, Ranson IB Middle School

Curriculum Unit (pdf)

Synopsis

Tags bilingualism, DNA methylation, Epigenetics, genes, Genetics, inheritance, lead, lead poisoning | Permalink | Comments Off

2018 Curriculum Units Vol 3: Nurturing Nature

Civic Duty: It’s Not Just Jury Duty

March 11, 2019 – 3:23 pm

Victoria Natland, Civics and Economics, Garinger High School

Curriculum Unit (pdf)

Synopsis

Tags Civic Duties, Civic Responsibility, constitution, DDT, environmental justice, Epigenetics, Genetics, Hereditary, pollution, Watchdog | Permalink | Comments Off

2018 Curriculum Units Vol 3: Nurturing Nature

The Power of Choice: How Environment Can Change Our Genes and Our Lives

March 11, 2019 – 3:18 pm

Shauna McCarthy Howell, Science, Starmount Academy

Curriculum Unit (pdf)

Synopsis

Tags Civics, Elementary Science, Epigenetics, Genetics, nutrition, Persuasive Writing, School Lunches | Permalink | Comments Off

2018 Curriculum Units Vol 3: Nurturing Nature

The Genetics and Epigenetic Effects of Diet on Health

March 11, 2019 – 3:13 pm

Namrata Gupta, Science, Nations Ford Elementary School

Curriculum Unit (pdf)

Synopsis

Tags Alleles, Chromosomes, DNA, Epigenetics, Generation, Genetics, Genotype, Heredity, Inherited Traits, Learned Traits Offspring, Phenotype, Traits | Permalink | Comments Off

2015 Vol 6: Integrating Concepts in Life Sciences

Using Genetics Data in a Greenhouse Biology Classroom

February 9, 2016 – 1:30 pm

Adora Reid, Science, South Mecklenburg High School

Final Unit(pdf) Implementing Teaching Standards(pdf)

Tags Analysis, Biology, brain, data, Data Analysis, Genetics, Greenhouse, High School, Mendel, Science, Scientific Teaching, strategies | Permalink | Comments Off

2014 Curriculum Units Vol 1: Artificial Intelligence

Algorithms: The Bridge for Young Minds to Understand Artificial Intelligence

January 20, 2015 – 9:27 pm

Kara Boneillo, Fifth Grade, Reedy Creek Elementary

Final Unit (PDF) Implementing Common Core Standards (PDF)

Tags algorithmic thinking, algorithms, Analysis, argumentation, Artificial Intelligence, causality, claims, coding, data, DNA, equations, evidence, forethought, Genetics, inferences, looking ahead, processes, relationships, retrospect, systems | Permalink | Comments Off

2012 Curriculum Units Vol 8: Environmental Science and Climate Change

A Place at the Table: GMOs and Sustainability

March 13, 2013 – 2:55 pm

Deborah Yu-Yuk Jung, Science, Winding Springs Elementary

Final Unit

Implementing Common Core Standards

Tags Agriculture, Biology, Biotechnology, Crops, DNA, Genetics, Mendelian Genetics, Plant Breeding, Plants | Permalink | Comments Off

Charlotte Teachers Institute

Tag Archives: Genetics

Genetic Inheritance of Generic Disorders and The Interdependence of Body Systems

Embryonic Development, Congenital Abnormalities, And Their Effect On The Function Of Human Body Systems

Should Scientists Be Allowed to Edit Heritable Genes? A Guide to Having Ethical Discussions in a Middle School Classroom

Are you really going to put that there?

Their Rightful Place in the Sun

Civic Duty: It’s Not Just Jury Duty

The Power of Choice: How Environment Can Change Our Genes and Our Lives

The Genetics and Epigenetic Effects of Diet on Health

Using Genetics Data in a Greenhouse Biology Classroom

Algorithms: The Bridge for Young Minds to Understand Artificial Intelligence

A Place at the Table: GMOs and Sustainability

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