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#1. September 19, 2012
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#2. Genetics
by Barbara J. Feldman
https://www.surfnetkids.com/genetics.htm
Genetics Printable (** for premium members only)
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Genetics is the study of inherited characteristics. It was pioneered by Charles Darwin (1809 – 1882), the father of evolutionary biology, and Gregor Mendel (1822 – 1884), whose experiments with inherited characteristics in peas are reproduced in classrooms to this day.
DNA Interactive
DNA Interactive explores the exciting history of DNA science. Visit to examine the Timeline of DNA discovery, jump into the Code for a more in-depth lesson, or click on Manipulation to learn about the tools developed to work with DNA strands. With free registration, teachers can pick up lesson plans and worksheets. My favorite clicks are the PDF templates for making an origami DNA model in either color or black and white. Look for the link under my DNAi Teacher Guide.
Learn.Genetics
Learn.Genetics is an educational outreach program from the University of Utah. In addition to their jargon-free resources for students, they have printable classroom guides for teachers. Don’t miss the interactive Build a DNA Molecule activity, the DNA Extraction Virtual Lab, and my personal favorite: How to Extract DNA From Anything Living. Using a blender, detergent, meat tenderizer, alcohol and a source of DNA such as peas or chicken livers, you can isolate long, stringy DNA molecules in a test tube. These labs are found in Teacher Resources.
Genetics Home Reference
Produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, Genetics Home Reference is a consumer guide to understanding genetic conditions such as Down syndrome, sickle cell disease, and cystic fibrosis. It includes an introduction to hundreds of conditions, a primer on genes, chromosomes, and DNA, along with a glossary. “DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. Nearly every cell in a person’s body has the same DNA.”
… Click to continue Genetics .
#3. Printables Club Members Also Get …
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Genetics Printable
Genetics Wikipedia Printable
DNA Printable
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#4. Related Games
Genetics Word Search
https://www.surfnetkids.com/games/cloning-ws.htm
DNA Word Search
https://www.surfnetkids.com/games/dna-ws.htm
#5. Surfing the Calendar
Typographic Smiley Face Invented
Sep 19, 1982
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Sep 19, 2012
Orville Wright Made First Complete Circle in an Airplane
Sep 20, 1904
Houdini Premiers Greatest Escape
Sep 21, 1912
President Lincoln Issued Emancipation Proclamation
Sep 22, 1862
Italo Marchiony Applied for Ice Cream Cone Patent
Sep 22, 1903
Elephant Appreciation Day
Sep 22, 2012
Lewis and Clark Expedition Arrive in St. Louis
Sep 23, 1806
Planet Neptune Discovered
Sep 23, 1846
Little Rock Nine Enter Central High School
Sep 23, 1957
Fall Equinox
Sep 23, 2012
Autumn Begins: Fall Leaves
Sep 23, 2012
National Punctuation Day
Sep 24, 2012
Anniversary of 1st US Newspaper
Sep 25, 1690
Shel Silverstein’s Birthday
Sep 25, 1930
Sandra Day O’Connor Sworn in as First Female Justice of U.S. Supreme Court
Sep 25, 1981
Birthday of John Chapman (known as Johnny Appleseed)
Sep 26, 1774
George Gershwin’s Birthday
Sep 26, 1898
First Televised Presidential Debate
Sep 26, 1960
Shamu’s Birthday
Sep 26, 1985
Yom Kippur
Sep 26, 2012
#6. Quote of the Week
“When you reach for the stars, you may not quite get them, but you won’t come up with a handful of mud either.” ~~ Leo Burnett ~~ (October 21, 1891 – June 7, 1971) advertising executive. Click here for more determination quotes.
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