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toc =**//Unit 2: Mapping the Human Genome//**= **Assignment**: Write a brief essay on the benefits and possible negative consequences of genetic engineering (500 words)
 * Key words**: human genome, decoding, ethics, chromosome, tissue sample, genealogy

Course Objectives

 * to practice internet-based activities and get more familiarised with Web Quests
 * to develop vocabulary related to genetics
 * to practice reading extensively from various sources

Course Outcomes
By the end of this unit, students will
 * know to express in English basic concepts related to DNA research and the human genome project
 * have created annotated lists of resources on their individual page and copy them to the wiki Resource Page
 * have practiced extensive reading on the topic and created a collaborative glossary of at least 30 terms related to genetics

Activity 1 Food for Thought

 * A. Take the following quiz by accessing [|Biology Quiz Genetics].**
 * B. Discuss the results with your partner and in class. Go to** [|The Naked Scientists: Science Radio & Science Podcasts] a**nd select from the list an audio podcast related to the Human Genome. Go to your page and create a link to that resource. Present it briefly for your classmates.**

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 * C. Explore 10 minutes the following resources and then go to your page and paste a selection of information/ pictures etc.**
 * //Sites with diagrams of the DNA double helix//

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 * //An illustration of the human cell including the location of the chromosomes//

[| http://www.npg.org.uk/education/facepack/more_38216.html]
 * //Photos of important DNA researchers such as Francis Crick and James Watson//

Activity 2 Building Vocabulary
Access the site below and select terms to start building a glossary of terms on this [|Google document]. Do not forget to add sources. When finished, copy and paste it to this wiki Glossary page.



[|The Complete Idiot's Guide to Smart Vocabulary - From Darwin to DNA: Evolution, Genetics and Biotechnology]

Activity 3 Timeline of DNA Research
Group Work
 * 1) Form 6 pairs/ groups: A, B, C, D, E, F.
 * 2) Access the Group Projects page with landmarks of the history of DNA research and research the Internet for information and related pictures. Save links for your group.
 * 3) Assign representatives to create the timeline.
 * 4) Access [|XTimeline] Sign in (teacher will tell u the details)
 * 5) Create timeline and embed it on each Group Page page.

Reference: [|Mapping the Human Genome Internet References] = =

Further References
Explore the following web quests and decide one to follow up for your group.


 * [|Genetic Mutations Maybe Closer than You Think]
 * [|Genetics]
 * [|Genetics and Genetic Engineering]