The GEEE! in GENOME
Target audience: grades 5 to 12; elementary cycle 2 to secondary cycle 2
Subject: genetics and genomics
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Description
The Geee! in Genome presents:
- basic information about genetics and genomics
- the world of the cell: chromosomes, DNA, proteins, heredity and reproduction
- uses of genomics, including controversial topics such as cloning, genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
- Canadian researchers and their work
- a section for educators, interactive games, a glossary and the itinerary of the travelling exhibition.
Topics
Genetic code, cells, chromosomes, DNA, proteins, heredity, reproduction, genomes, uses of genomics, genetically modified organisms, cloning, stem cells, researcher profiles.
Educational Activities
(with curriculum links)
Classroom Activities
Theme: Genetics & Diversity
Canada-wide: grades 5 to 7
Quebec: elementary cycle 2 to secondary cycle 2
Hidden Word Puzzle
Extraterrestrial Travel Log
3D Protein Mobile
Theme: DNA Detectives
Canada-wide: grades 7 to 12
Quebec: secondary cycles 1 and 2
Hidden Word Puzzle
Genetic Mutations
Mutation Alert! A Lung Cancer Poster Project
Extract Your Own DNA!
What is Your DNA Alias?
Theme: The Ethics of Genomics
Canada-wide: grades 10 to 12
Quebec: secondary cycle 2
Crossword Puzzle
Classroom Scenario (intermediate): The Distinctive Trait of Baldness
Classroom Scenario (advanced): Genetic Testing
Don't Overlook...!
- Profiles of people living with a genetic disorder.
- Summaries of public forums on controversial subjects related to genomics.
Launch Date
April 2003
Creators
The Geee! in Genome is produced by the Canadian Museum of Nature and presented nationally by Genome Canada.
We would also like to recognize the past support of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research in the development of The Geee! in Genome.