Links
DNA50 portal
The DNA50 portal celebrates the discovery of the double helix structure that revolutionised biology. It will keep you up-to-date on current topics in several key areas of life sciences.
http://dna50.britishcouncil.org/
Royal Society New Zealand DNA50
The Royal Society is coordinating celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the discovery of DNA's structure. New Zealand born Maurice Wilkins shared the 1962 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine with Watson and Crick for his contribution. As well as profiling this little known scientist and reclaiming him as a New Zealander, the Royal Society, thanks to a special grant from the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology, is publicizing the role of other New Zealand scientists in DNA science.
http://www.rsnz.org/news/dna50/
Oxford Ancestors
Oxford Ancestors was founded by Prof. Bryan Sykes in 2000. Following press coverage of his genetic research, which used DNA to trace important events in human evolution, Prof. Sykes was inundated with demands from people who wanted to know more about their own individual maternal ancestry and where they fitted in the family tree of ancient clan mothers. This led to Oxford Ancestors offering the MatriLine service to its customers.
http://www.oxfordancestors.com/
The Royal Society of New Zealand
This website promotes science and technology education from early childhood to tertiary. Includes news, events and publications. Contains documentation reflecting the society's input into education, policy advice to government and involvement with New Zealand science and technology organisations. Provides online resources for teachers and students. Links to other science, technology and education websites.
http://www.rsnz.govt.nz/
The British Council – New Zealand
The New Zealand branch of the British Council fosters partnerships with a range of institutions and individuals throughout New Zealand, focusing on projects which include English teaching, education, information exchange, the arts, leadership, and science.
http://www.britishcouncil.org.nz/
The British High Commission
The British High Commissioner, Mr Richard Fell, CVO, represents the British Government in its relations with the New Zealand Government. In carrying out this task the High Commissioner and his staff deal with political, defence, commercial, and economic issues of interest to Britain. The High Commission is also responsible for press and cultural relations and the issue of British passports, entry clearances and visas through the Consular Section.
http://www.britain.org.nz/thebhc.html
A Primer on Molecular Genetics
This site provides detailed information about molecular genetics in a text book style. The contents include an introduction to DNA, genes and chromosomes. Includes chapters on gene mapping, physical maps, model organism research, data collection and interpretation, and the impact of the human genome project.
http://www.genome.iastate.edu/edu/doe/
Access Excellence – About Biotech
This website focuses on biotechnology and the scientific breakthroughs of the 21st century as well as the ethical issues they create. The applied section contains material about drug development, the use of bacteria, farming, genetic engineering, DNA forensics and classroom activities designed to introduce biotechnology into the classroom. The graphics gallery has diagrams and explanations about the process of biotechnology. Suitable for secondary and tertiary level.
http://www.accessexcellence.org/AB/
Bio Interactive
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of James Watson and Francis Crick's discovery of the structure of DNA, the Dolan DNA Learning Center at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory developed the DNAinteractive website. The website contains resources, including animations of molecular machinery and video interviews of scientists who have been involved in unravelling the mysteries of DNA.
http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/dna/index.html
DNA: The Instruction Manual for All Life
This site from The Tech Museum of Innovation gives a simple introduction to learning about DNA and how it affects people's lives. Students can zoom in to a photo of a hand, passing through cells and cell nuclei, until they reach the DNA. Brief information accompanies each level. Site also includes a little about the history of the discovery of DNA and the moral and ethical issues that surround it today.
http://www.thetech.org/exhibits_events/online/genome/
Dolan DNA Learning Centre
This website provides information about genes in education. Includes a feature item on DNA, news, resources, products, educational programmes, related links, and issues such as mental illness, forensics, drug developments, DNA codes, an historical timeline of DNA science, applications and genomes. Suitable for upper secondary.
http://vector.cshl.org
Gene Stories
Explore the world of genetics with this interactive website from the BBC. Sections include Genes and History, Genes and Health, Who am I?, Gene Safari, Future Human, Court of Opinion, and DNA Detectives. Students can visit View the Future – an interactive look at the effects of human genetic engineering, go on a virtual Gene Safari or take part in a genetics debate.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/genes/
Genetic Science Learning Center
This website from the University of Utah provides information, animated tours and interactive activities about genetics. Topics include basic concepts about DNA and genes, genetic disorders, cloning, stem cells, and more. Includes teacher resources, and experiments with full instructions. Suitable for middle primary to secondary levels.
http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/
Human Genome Project Information
This site from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) contains comprehensive information about the Human Genome Project. It includes sections covering project facts, educational materials, medicine and the new genetics, and ethical, legal and social issues. Other useful sections include FAQs, glossary, news, publications, and links. Suitable for secondary and tertiary levels.
http://www.ornl.gov/TechResources/Human_Genome/home.html
Music-Lab
From the British Council's Culture-Lab, Music-Lab is a collection of articles with audio examples that look at ways in which science and technology are influencing the current generation of musicians. Topics include using DNA code to create music, putting code to music to help identify computer bugs, and using 3D sound to create credible virtual environments. Suitable for upper secondary levels.
http://www.culturelab-uk.com/site/templates/issue1/category.asp?ID=7&issue=1
The Gene Seekers
Learning Media item 12987. This book tells the story of a research partnership between a Bay of Plenty whānau and a team of genetic scientists at the University of Otago. It presents the scientific, ethical, and cultural challenges encountered by the research partners during their successful search for the cause of hereditary stomach cancer. The narrative is supported by information about DNA and genes, the stomach and how it works, and the scientific processes used to identify the cancer-causing gene. The teachers notes (item 10291), which focus on the science of DNA and genes, give background information and suggestions for classroom activities. Applications books use exciting, real-life stories to present science and technology concepts within meaningful contexts for years 9 to 11.
0 478 12987 4 [ ISBN ]
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