Resources

This Educational pathway includes labwork (extraction of kiwi DNA) and visualizations and animations on the structure and replication of DNA, the transcription into RNA and translation to proteins. It then connects to "the bigger picture" by a simplified introduction on cloning and genetic testing. To conclude, based on this knowledge the ethical aspects of genetic testing are presented in the form of a role play.

this website set up by the NIH (National Institutes of Health, US) presents basic information about genetics in clear language and provides links to online resources

tutorials to visualize and teach about Antibody, Collagen, DNA and Hemoglobin

a collection of (bio)molecules to be viewed with the opensource 3D visualization software Rasmol

website dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education

NASA Quest offers a wide range of free online tools and resources for teachers, students, parents and others including Web and print lesson plans, educator guides and workbooks

a website on plant sciences with a lot of experiments

red cabbage pH indicator

website dedicated to science teaching

information on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)