Saddlemomma Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Do any of you know of a good science unit on Genetics and DNA? I thought I found one and bookmarked the site, but now I can't seem to find it. I don't have a preference on whether or not it's Christian or secular. I have materials to compensate for secular. I'm not looking for a full curriculum, just a unit study. I've checked Mr. Q (that's where I thought I found the one I wanted), but he just seems to have a unit on cells within his Life Science curriculum. I've also checked Ellen McHenry with no luck. MBTP has one, but it doesn't look like the one I found originally. However, if any of you have used it and think it's good for a 6th grader, I may get that one. OOOOhhhhh I hate when I can't remember stuff like this.....between menopause and encroaching old age kicking in my mind is mush. Any help or suggestions? EDITED TO ADD: I just checked Critical Thinking Co., and they don't have a specific unit study for this either. ALSO, DD just told me today while grocery shopping that she wants to study Botany in relation to herbal medicine!!! Okay....where do I find a botany (which she has never been interested in before) unit that specializes in the natural medicinal property of northeastern plants. Looks like I may be cobbling something together for THAT one....life is never easy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 HHMI/Biointeractive has a lot of good stuff: http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/browse?&field_bio_biointeractive_topics[0]=23480 So does this site: http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/sci_edu/waldron/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kfamily Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Here is one that I've put together and plan to use later this year: Genetics: Gregor Mendel: Father of the Science of Genetics by Harry Sootin The Code of Life by Alvin and Virginia Silverstein Science Wiz DNA Kit (Amazon) The Annotated and Illustrated Double Helix by James D. Watson (This would be for students who want more of this topic.) Resources for Genetics: Mendel's Peas Extracting DNA from Bananas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 My name is Gene? There's a secular version and a non-secular version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddlemomma Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 Here is one that I've put together and plan to use later this year: Genetics: Gregor Mendel: Father of the Science of Genetics by Harry Sootin The Code of Life by Alvin and Virginia Silverstein Science Wiz DNA Kit (Amazon) The Annotated and Illustrated Double Helix by James D. Watson (This would be for students who want more of this topic.) Resources for Genetics: Mendel's Peas Extracting DNA from Bananas Thanks so much for sharing your plan. I've saved the two links you provided. I've changed the Mendel book to Gregor Mendel and the Roots of Genetics (Oxford Portraits in Science) because it's easily accessible in our local library. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddlemomma Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 HHMI/Biointeractive has a lot of good stuff: http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/browse?&field_bio_biointeractive_topics[0]=23480 So does this site: http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/sci_edu/waldron/ Great resources. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddlemomma Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 My name is Gene? There's a secular version and a non-secular version. Ohhh....I really like the looks of this one! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddlemomma Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Thanks everyone for your help. This is what I have put together for our Genetics/DNA unit: My Name is Gene CD-ROM, 3rd Edition Christian version (They now have a high school supplement as well) Fun with Gene student & teacher editions (activities, puzzles to solve & hands-on activities supplement); The CD-Rom and activity book will be our core program. They've been ordered from Rainbow Resource and are on their way. Linkage: A DNA Card Game: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NAEO482/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3568BXOBZQA67 ScienceWiz DNA Kit (Amazon) Extra Reading: NF - The Seven Daughters of Eve: The Science That Reveals Our Genetic Ancestry, Brian Sykes (Amazon) NF - Discovering Intelligent Design curriculum, Chp. 8 (on hand) NF - The Way We Work, David Macaulay (on hand) NF - Stronger Than Steel, Spider Silk DNA...http://smile.amazon.com/Stronger-Than-Steel-Bulletproof-Scientists/dp/0547681267/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER F - The Neptune Project (Amazon) Edited to Add: DVD - DNA by Design, Dr. Stephen C. Meyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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