
GENETICS
BREAKING THE CODE OF YOUR DNA
Carla Mooney(Author)
Nomad Press
Published on 1. May 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-61930-212-9 (ISBN)
Description
Why do children resemble their parents and siblings? Introducing young readers to the fascinating world of genetics, this educational resource presents the main concepts of the science, including what a chromosome does, how DNA is structured, and how genetic inheritance works.
In Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA students learn about new discoveries in the field of genetics and how those discoveries have helped to cure or even prevent certain diseases, as well as 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 important vocabulary to illuminate the complex world of genetics and bring it to life. Projects include building 3D DNA double helix models, extracting DNA, using a Punnet Square to predict an offspring's probability of inheritance, and evaluating the benefits and risks of genetically engineering a new species. Additional materials include a list of current reference works, websites, and Internet 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.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
White River Junction
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Sixth Grade to Tenth Grade, Interest Age: From 12 to 15 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 202 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
322 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61930-212-9 (9781619302129)
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