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Genetics for 6-8th Grade

Completed by 3 learners
Ages 11-13
Self-Paced Course
In this class, students grades 6-8 will learn about the basics of genetics, including DNA, heredity, traits, and gene mutations. There will be videos, assignments and activities to keep students engaged while still learning.
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4 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks of teacher support
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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Assignments
1 hour per week. 3-6 throughout the class
Letter Grade
1 after class completion
Certificate of Completion
1 after class completion

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 8
This self paced class allows students to explore topics in genetics. Topics that will be covered include: what makes DNA, DNA and RNA replication, DNA mutations, protein synthesis, genes and alleles, Mendel's experiments with pea plants, Punnett squares, and how genetic information is passed down to the next generation. 

This class will have videos made by the instructor and Powerpoints for students to follow along with. Although supplemental material is given, the assignments are based on the videos and Powerpoints only. The assignments are designed to allow the student to interact with the material, rather than just trying to memorize.

Learning Goals

Be familiar with the basic concepts of genetics.

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 2 Weeks
Lesson 1:
DNA
 You are DNA! Learn about DNA and DNA replication. 
1 assignment
12 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
RNA
 Learn about types of RNA and RNA replication. 
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Proteins
 Learn about protein synthesis, and how mutations occur in DNA and RNA. 
1 assignment
6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
How Genetic Information is Passed Down
 Learn about heredity and how genes are passed down. 
2 assignments
15 mins of video lessons

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://www.yourgenome.org/theme/what-happens-in-dna-replication/#:~:text=DNA%20replication%20involves%20three%20main%20steps%3A%20initiation%2C%20elongation%20and%20termination. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK21114/ https://flexbooks.ck12.org/cbook/ck-12-middle-school-life-science-2.0/section/3.10/primary/lesson/mutations-ms-ls/ https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ms-biology/x0c5bb03129646fd6:inheritance-and-variation/x0c5bb03129646fd6:chromosomes/e/understand-chromosomes

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Joined September, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Arizona State University
I have a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior). 

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