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8th grade Genetics Research Project: Home

A resource guide for students in Ms. Gillis and Mr. Edson's science classes to explore topics in genetic research today.

THE ETHICS OF GENETICS

Is it ever ok to alter our genetic material?  Is genetic testing acceptable?  Should governments use our tax dollars to support research on the genetic modification of our food? Use the resources on this guide to help you explore these questions, dig deeper into an area of research, and put together a final presentation for your peers.

GENETICS 101

GMO Foods

WEBSITE, VIDEO, AND ARTICLE LINKS RELATED TO GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS:

Human Genetic Engineering and Testing

WEBSITE, VIDEO, AND ARTICLE LINKS RELATED TO HUMAN GENETIC TESTING AND ENGINEERING:

All About CRISPR !

Seed and Food Sovereignty - Arguments Against GMOs

Listen and Learn More!

Podcasts are basically on-demand radio shows.  Some include video; others are audio-only.  Podcasts are a wonderful source for research on a variety of topics, often hosted by experts.  Check out the links below to learn more about genetic testing, engineering, and GMOs!

In this podcast by the Genetic Literacy Project, Bill Nye interviews one of the very first developers of GMO seeds to discuss the science behind them.

Host Emily Journey explores common questions and trivia about GMOs in this podcast.

This episode examines whether organic or GMO foods will ultimately ensure the health of the planet and its people.

Explore what CRISPR technology means for human health in the future with this podcast episode from the University of Cambridge in England.

Your Genome

A comprehensive website hosted by the Wellcome Genome Project and scientists in the UK. Find stories, fact sheets and ethical debates on all things genome!

Databases for Further Research

Browse the subjects on the Opposing Viewpoints database to find opinion and research pieces about GMOs, genetic testing, and genetic engineering. Filter pieces by date published, content type, or reading level, depending on what you need.

 

The Gale Science database links to thousands of articles on science topics.  Use Basic and Advanced Search tools to find the research on specific areas of the gene project.  Remember to type in the clearest and simplest search terms.

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