Putting DNA to Work
Alike But Not The Same
 Overview of Activity
Students conduct an inventory of human traits and play a game that helps to highlight each individual's uniqueness. They find out that humans share many basic characteristics, but at the same time there is variation.
Activity Type:
Online
or In Class
URL:http://science-education.nih.gov/supplements/nih1/genetic/activities/activity1.htm
Level of Difficulty:
Introductory or Intermediate
Amount of Time Required for Activity: One 45-minute period
Description
This activity is designed to help students explore human genetic variation through the process of active, collaborative learning. It is part of a larger module that includes four related activites and a teacher's guide. One of the related activities The Meaning of Genetic Variation is a suggested post-visit activity.
The activity is completely downloadable in PDF format as a lesson plan. The activities include explicit instructions in terms of preparation time, organization and teaching techniques. Activity sheets for students are provided for each activity.
This activity is produced by the National Institues of Health.
Relation to the Science Standards
Middle School
Content Standard A - Understanding about Scientific Inquiry
Content Standard G - Science as a Human Endeavor and Nature of Scientific Knowledge
Related Part of the Exhibit
Introduction
Inherited Disease
DNA/Criminal Justice
PDFs Related to the Activity
http://science-education.nih.gov/supplements/nih1/genetic/guide/pdfs/ACT1M.PDF
Related Resources
Tracing Ancestry - In Depth Report - NewsHour
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