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Lesson 5: The Virtual Field Trip to Vertex Pharmaceuticals

A white dotted representation of a DNA double helix is shown along the left side of a teal, grid-patterned background, leaving ample empty space on the right.

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 Vertex Pharmaceuticals

After video, ask:

What jobs did you see in the video? Compare it to the list you had previously created.

What skills do you think are important in studying DNA?

What was an interesting fact that you learned from the video?