Lesson Type: Genomics

Ask Group Questions: What jobs do you think exist in the genomics industry? Let’s list them Watch this video on Hologic. After video, ask: What jobs did you see in … Continued

Involves a pre- and post-discussion of the video shared in the youth-facing deck. Ask Group Questions: Why do you think studying identical twins is important? Watch this video that talks … Continued

Prepare for lesson: Review Secret Codon lesson Print out Amino Acid Codon table handout for small groups If possible, assign each bead color to one of the 4 DNA bases: … Continued

Involves a pre- and post-discussion of the video shared in the youth-facing deck. Ask Group Questions: Why would we care about understanding skin color? What careers do you think exist … Continued

Prepare for lesson: Review What is DNA? Facilitator Guide Print page 4 of Delicious DNA handout for small groups (included in guide) Supplies for small groups: 1 paper towel 2 … Continued

Involves a pre- and post-discussion of the video shared in the youth-facing deck. Ask Group Questions: What do you know about DNA? What characteristics/skills do successful scientists have? Watch this … Continued

Involves a pre- and post-discussion of the video shared in the youth-facing deck. Ask Group Questions: Why would we care about biotech in fashion? What biotech jobs do you think … Continued

These lessons are designed for learners in middle and early high school grades with prior knowledge of genomics or skills necessary to understand genomics lessons. Youth consider certain questions and … Continued