************************************************************** Net Happenings - From Educational CyberPlayGround ************************************************************** From: Steve ?uriel1998@xxxxxxxxx? Newsgroups: misc.education.home-school.misc Subject: Resource: DNA and the genome Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 06:26:11 -0400 Diane has provided this great list of resources on these subjects: DNA - How To Extract It From Anything Living from GSLC (Genetic Science Learning Center) http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/basic/howto DNA from the Beginning Organized around key concepts (41 topics). The science behind each concept is explained by: animation, image gallery, video interviews, problem, biographies, and links. http://vector.cshl.org/dnaftb/1/concept/index.html Genetically Modified Food Link to opinions from both advocates and opponents of genetically modified food. http://special.northernlight.com/gmfoods/ Genetics Ology American Museum of Natural History's website for kids to collect virtual genetic cards, read about how scientists are using DNA to help endangered animals, and download fun activities to do at home. http://ology.amnh.org/genetics The Genomic Revolution Learn more about genetics and ongoing projects at the American Museum of Natural History. http://www.amnh.org/science/genomics HUMAN GENOME PROJECT Go behind the science to understand the basics of the Human Genome Project. http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/project/info.html Human Genome Get some hands-on understanding about the recent historyannouncement about the sequencing of the human genome. The Shockwave-powered Virtual Bacterial ID Lab invites you to try gene sequencing for yourself. http://www.biointeractive.org Steve *********************************************************** LITERACY IDEATION SCAFFOLDING Evolution of Language, How the Brain Works, Old Pedagogy Problems to New Pedagogy Solutions Sync Sense, Social Rhythm Research Experts Connections : Speech, Music, Reading, & Technology Motivation, Play, Culturally Relevant Content Using Multiple Intelligences and different learning styles http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Literacy/default.asp *********************************************************** <>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<> EDUCATIONAL CYBERPLAYGROUND http://www.edu-cyberpg.com <>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<> ADVERTISE REACH THE EDUCATION MARKET GET FREE EDUCATION VENDOR DIRECTORY LISTING http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Directory/default.asp Net Happenings,K12 Newsletters, Network Newsletters, New-list http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Community/index.html HOT LIST OF SCHOOLS ONLINE http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Schools/default.asp SERVICES http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/PS/Home_Products.html <>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>~~~~~<>