HS-LS3 Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits
- Genetics
Explore genetic engineering’s legacy
These discussion prompts explore how genetic engineering has been used in medicine, agriculture and basic research.
- Genetics
Pressing pause on gene editing
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Ban on gene-edited babies proposed."
- Life
Following an ancient path
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Robot re-creates a tetrapod's moves."
- Health & Medicine
Navigate neuroscience
Students will use resources beyond the article to answer more detailed questions on neuroscience, biochemistry and microbiology.
- Health & Medicine
Making a gut-brain connection
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Parkinson's pathways."
- Life
DNA fingerprinting
In this activity, students will analyze simulated DNA data from different people to understand how such data can be interpreted and applied.
- Life
All about genes
These discussion prompts examine student knowledge of DNA and genes, and then explore DNA sequencing and gene therapy.
- Life
The human genome reviewed
Students will explore and compare articles about genomes in general, and the human genome in particular.
- Life
The stories in your DNA
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "An open book."
- Life
Pick your battles
These discussion prompts encourage students to put themselves in the shoes of researchers studying animal weaponry, by evaluating, proposing and mapping out an experiment.
- Life
Surveying animal weaponry
Students will explore articles about animal weaponry from the Science News archive.
- Life
The truth behind animal brawls
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Fight like an animal."
