Why do children resemble their parents and siblings? Introducing
young readers to the fascinating world of genetics, this
educational resource presents the main concepts of the science,
including what a chromosome does, how DNA is structured, and how
genetic inheritance works. Students learn about new discoveries in
the field of genetics and how those discoveries have helped to cure
or even prevent certain diseases, as well as examine controversial
issues in genetics such as genetically modified foods and stem cell
research. Combining inquiry-based, age-appropriate activities with
biology, Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA features graphic
novel illustrations, fascinating sidebars, and a glossary of
important vocabulary to illuminate the complex world of genetics
and bring it to life. Projects include building 3D DNA double helix
models, extracting DNA, using a Punnet Square to predict an
offspring's probability of inheritance, and evaluating the benefits
and risks of genetically engineering a new species. Additional
materials include a list of current reference works, websites, and
Internet resources. Genetics meets common core state standards in
language arts for reading informational text and literary
nonfiction and is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards.
Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level
and text complexity.nce
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