DNA and Genetics Unit Part 6: Karotype, Genetics Disorders, Bio-Ethics

This unit includes 6 Lessons (50 minutes each) and 14 pages of printable work bundle. The Work Bundle has students fill-in critical notes, conduct activities, answer questions, includes games, built-in's and much more. The work bundle chronologically follows the detailed and interactive set of slideshows. Answer Keys, video links, built-ins, and much more are provided. Everything you need to run a fantastic learning experience is provided. Everything arrives in editable format if you want add in your own slides and activities, and the slideshows and work bundles can easily be converted into Google Slides / docs for friendly Google Classroom learning.

Areas of Focus: Karyotype, X and Y Chromosome, Human Karyotype vs Chimpanzee, Identifying Abnormalities in Karyotypes and their corresponding Disorder, Various Syndromes associated with Genetic Disorders, Sex Linked Disorders, Genetic Disorders with Descriptions, Virtual Lab Karyotype, Genetic Disorder Research Project, Students Partner up and complete research about a Genetic Disorder, Circle Discussion about Genetic Disorders, Bio-Ethics, Some Topics in the Biosciences, Sinking Ship Ethical Dilemma Activity, Genetic Engineering, GMO’s, Difference b/t USDA Organics and Non-GMO Verified, Stem Cells, Types of Stem Cells, Embryonic Stem Cells and Stances, Cloning, Different Types of Cloning, Understanding the Differences, Applications of Cloning, Negatives of Cloning, Synthetic Life, Designer Babies, Box Game Review, Crossword Puzzle, Optional Movie with Worksheet Extension

Lesson 1 Karyotypes

Lesson 2 Genetic Disorders and Project

Lesson 3 Bioethics

Lesson 4 GMO's

Lesson 5 Stem Cells

Lesson 6 Cloning / Other Issues in Life Science Technology

Extremely Brief Description of Each Lesson.

Lesson 1: Many karyotypes are presented and the students examine various sex linked disorders. Student navigate the work bundle and visuals in the slideshow to count Chromosomes and look for abnormalities. A neat link to an online activity has your student complete a virtual karyotype.

Lesson 2 Genetic Disorders: The lesson then moves into other genetic disorders. . Many genetic disorders are then described with the name of the disorder and little bit about it. A tone of empathy underlies all of these slides and several slides show how people who have some genetic disorders can still lead normal lives and are capable of great things. Why genetic disorder occur is then addressed with a series of slides discussing mutations. A few pedigree charts are shown and Autism is also described in the mix. An activity has your student's partner up (boy / girl if possible) and research a genetic disorder. After research has been gathered about their genetic disorder the class circles it up and has a "center for hope" type discussion. The teacher is the leader of the help group. The teacher calls upon the students (parents of the child with the genetic disorder) and they explain a bit about being a parent with a child with a severe genetic disorder. The activity usually goes really well and a tone on empathy and caring works well. Worksheet provided to gather research which works as a script for the help group.

Lesson 3 Bioethics: Bioethics is described and some current in the headlines topics described. Key terms such as ethics, value, beliefs, etc are addressed. A sinking ship activity has your student's choose from a list of people who can get on the life boat. Each person of the list is described and students work in groups. They present the people they want to save. The class then votes. This is always interesting and the only thing learned is what the student's really value.

Lesson 4 GMO's: Technologies that can influence heredity and desired traits are then described (genetic engineering). Students will watch a couple of videos about GMO's and fill-in a page on their work bundle. The work bundle page asks students to answer a number of questions such as what are GMO's?, are GMO's dangerous?, are they Regulated, Why Now? and what does the opposition say? Slides will then break down the questions one at at a time incase student missed anything.

Lesson 5 Stem Cells: What stem cells are is addressed, and the types of stem cells. Regenerative medicine is discussed and video link provided. Embryonic stem cells are discussed and the two sides of the issue is broken down with what each side values. A Discovery Ed video link wraps the learning.

Lesson 6 Cloning and Wrap-Up: What is cloning is discussed and some of the advantages to cloning described. A neat virtual cloning lab is provided which is optional. Other topics in Life Science technology is discussed briefly such as synthetic life, and designer babies. An optional activity has your student watch the movie GATTACA. A permission ship is provided. The movie is rated PG-13. Go to IMBD to learn more. Jude Law has some salty language in it. It's a nice way to end my much larger unit. The movie is fantastic and generates lots of discussion. A movie worksheet is provided. This a nice unit that is introductory, but will definitely generate many questions.

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