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 issues explored by industry professionals.
What to Present: DNA & Diseases Advanced Activity and Discussion Guide
Lesson 1: Genetic Engineering & Disease
involves a pre- and post-discussion of the video shared in the youth-facing deck. Ask Group Questions: Why would we care about understanding malaria? What careers do you think exist in...
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Involves a pre- and post-discussion of the video shared in the youth-facing deck. Ask Group Questions: Why would we care about studying fruit flies in space? What careers do you...
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Involves a pre- and post-discussion of the video shared in the youth-facing deck. Ask Group Questions: Why would we care about the genomics industry? What jobs do you think exist...
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Involves a pre- and post-discussion of the video shared in the youth-facing deck. Ask Group Questions: What jobs exist in the genomics industry? Let’s list them Watch this video on...
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