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GENETICS: BREAKING THE CODE OF YOUR DNA (Inquire and Investigate)

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Why do children resemble their parents and siblings? Introducing young readers to the fascinating world of genetics, this educational resource presents the primary concepts of the science, including what a chromosome does, how DNA is structured, and how genetic inheritance works. Students find out about new discoveries within the field of genetics and how those discoveries have helped to cure and even prevent certain diseases, in addition to examine controversial issues in genetics such as genetically modified foods and stem cell research. Combining inquiry-based, age-appropriate activities with biology, Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA features graphic novel illustrations, fascinating sidebars, and a glossary of necessary vocabulary to remove darkness from the complex world of genetics and bring it to life. Projects include building 3D DNA double helix models, extracting DNA, the use of a Punnet Square to predict an offspring’s probability of inheritance, and evaluating the advantages and risks of genetically engineering a new species. Additional materials include a list of current reference works, websites, and Web resources.

Genetics meets common core state standards in language arts for reading informational text and literary nonfiction and is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.nce
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