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A set of curriculum materials that explores the basics of genetics through the lens of various genetic disorders. Students use the NGSS Crosscutting Concept of Cause and Effect to determine how 5 different genetic disorders occur. Includes videos, interactives, paper… [More]

All GSLC education materials are developed and produced in-house. Curriculum developers, instructional designers, science educators, science experts, science writers, multimedia artists, music composers, videographers, and web, app, and game developers all work together on a project, creating a synergy that… [More]

An interactive content module lets the viewer compare the size of cells with other items through use of a visual sliding scale, from a 1 mm square down to a 340 pm carbon atom.* This module, “Cell Size and Scale”… [More]

A set of videos and explorable web content that explores the topics of precision medicine, genetic testing, SNPs, gene expression, and pharmacogenomics. Special attention is given to the cutting-edge technologies being developed at the University of Utah. Related classroom materials… [More]

The mission of the DNA Learning Center is to prepare students and families to thrive in the gene age. We envision a day when all elementary students are exposed to principles of genetics and disease risk; when all high school… [More]

Zoom into the cells of the human body! Harness the power of magnification, zoom into the human hand, and discover the world that lies beyond the naked eye! Powers of Minus Ten – Cells and Genetics is an interactive game-based… [More]

A collection of resources to teach stem cell basics and explore possible therapies and ethical issues surrounding the use of stem cells. Includes videos, an online interactive, informational web pages, and some materials for use in classrooms. Revision of materials… [More]

Online resources about the macromolecules and nutrients of digestion, the role of ATP and fat in metabolism, how levels change from feasting to fasting, and metabolic disorders like obesity and diabetes. Includes videos, interactives, and explorable media content. Related classroom… [More]

Online resources about how memory works and how memory sometimes fails, attention as a limited resource, the dangers of distraction, and the benefit of spending time in nature. Includes scientist interviews, videos, interactives, hands-on memory demos, and explorable web content…. [More]

Online resources about cell biology and cell communication including videos, interactives, and explorable web content. Related classroom materials are available at https://teach.genetics.utah.edu/content/cells/ (under the Cells Communicate heading).