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Genetics

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Jigsaw puzzles of identical twins, swapping every other piece.  

Probably Chelsea
Probably Chelsea

Twenty different sculptural portraits created from the same person's DNA. 

Is It Genetic?
Is It Genetic?

How much does DNA affect your appearance?

Traditionally, genetics lessons have used the shape of the earlobe as an example of a simple trait, a trait that arises...
Ear Sort

Traditionally, genetics lessons have used the shape of the earlobe as an example of a simple trait, a trait that arises from a single gene. Survey a wide variety of ears and decide for yourself if dividing earlobes into two groups—“free” or “attached"—is really so simple.

Science activity to explore variations in skin color and tone
Color Me Human

Explore variations in skin shade and tone.

Science activity to investigate earlobes
Ear Sort

Do your ears hang low—and what do textbooks know?

Genetics Teaching Box

This Digital Teaching Box contains resources for teaching introductory genetics.

Are Your Cells You?
Are Your Cells You?

Explore ethical and philosophical questions about the first "immortal" cell line.

Leaves that Sprout Plants
Leaves that Sprout Plants

These plants reproduce by copying themselves.

Science activity to discover how a variety of traits in a group of living specimens can impact evolution
Critter Comparison

Observe physical and behavioral differences in locally collected creatures.

Gel Electrophoresis: Analyzing the Results

Learn to read the results of a homemade electrophoresis device.
Gel Electrophoresis: Run the Experiment

Run gel electrophoresis at home with a homemade chamber.

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