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The Chernobyl disaster: In this lesson, from Science NetLinks, students discover how a nuclear accident can affect biological systems. By examining the case of the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown in 1986, students study the adverse effects of high doses of radiation on biological systems. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Cracking the genetic code: In this Science NetLinks lesson, students research and write a feature article on the Human Genome Project. They come to understand what the knowledge of DNA can tell us about ourselves and other organisms and species, as well as learn about the systematic study of the human genome. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

DNA chips: Students conduct activities from a module called “DNA Chips: A Genetics Lab in the Palm of Your Hand.” This module is part of the National Institutes of Health Snapshots series, which focuses on a single area of biomedical research to help students understand how science, people, ethics, and history all fit together. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Ethics and reproductive issues: The dilemma of choice: This Science NetLinks lesson introduces students to the ethical implications of using our growing knowledge about the human genome to improve our personal and public health. Students will be asked to consider numerous ethical issues related to genetic testing and will find that there are no easy answers. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Extracting DNA: This lesson introduces DNA, genes, chromosomes, the chemicals that make up DNA. After the basic information, students will do an experiment in which they will separate out DNA from peas. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

The science of mummies: In this lesson from Science NetLinks, students explore how technological advances can lead to advancements in scientific knowledge, and specifically how new technologies are advancing the study of mummies. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Women in medicine: Past and future: The purpose of this lesson, from Science NetLinks, is to explore scientific enterprise in relation to the role of women in science as it has developed over the last 150 years. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science