Play and Learn
Why not try some of these online games? ONLINE GENE GAMES
PROTEIN SEQUENCE GAME (gene sequencer) 
- LEARN ABOUT THE BASICS
- Visit: The Centre of the Cell
- GENOME BASICS
- SCIENCE VIDEOS
- THE LOW DOWN ON GENETIC ENGINEERING
- DNA FROM THE BEGINNING
If you have a burning question use the please contact us.
Information for parents and teachers
There are a number of links to good resources providing more information on genes and DNA on the following websites:
- Learn about the basics
- Genome basic
- Science videos
- The low down on genetic engineering
- DNA from the beginning
- Great Genetics resources for schools from Genes are us
TEACHERS "TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS"
We have created resources to support secondary school learning of topics related to our workshops. The learning outcomes are based on the Curriculum for Excellence. They are designed for pupils at the Third and Fourth level of the Curriculum for Excellence, which is S1 to S3 level, but earlier for some children. Fourth level broadly equates to SCQP level 4.
The tools were mounted on this website during April and May 2009. All of our material can be freely downloaded by teachers and used for educational purposes. Please drop us a quick email at genejury@ed.ac.uk
Overall "Tools for Schools" summary
Teachers summary: A summary and explanation of each of the tools presented along with some suggestions for their use.Biological Systems
Biotechnology and Cloning powerpoint: A slide show designed for use in classroom, describing the process used to clone Dolly the sheep and featuring some questions surrounding the cloning process for bioethical discussion purposes. Learning outcomes and experiences – SCN 4–13c.
Biotechnology and Cloning teachers' notes: Teachers’ Notes to accompany the Biotechnology and Cloning PowerPoint, providing background information on various types of cloning, the procedure used to clone Dolly, and arguments for and against cloning useful for a bioethical discussion.
DNA, Chromosomes & Genes powerpoint: A slide show designed to be used when teaching pupils about DNA, Genes and Chromosomes. Learning outcomes and experiences – SCN 3-13a, SCN 3-14b & SCN 4-14c.
Body Systems & Cells + Inheritance teachers' notes:Teachers’ Notes to accompany the DNA, Chromosomes & Genes PowerPoint, providing background information on DNA, genes and chromosomes.
Labrador puppy breeding game:
A game for pupils to play and learn more about genes and how they are inherited. Learning outcomes and experiences -SCN 3-14c.
Mitosis video: Click here to watch a quicktime video of a cell waiting for all its chromosomes to line up, and then dividing (mitosis). (Courtesy of John R. Daum and Gary J Gorbsky, Cell Cycle and Cancer Biology Program, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Oklahoma
City, OK 73104 USA). Learning outcomes and experiences -SCN 4-13a.
Topical Science
Topical Science powerpoint and video: A short slide show introducing the two key themes of this topic: Scientists and Scotland. There is a short quicktime video clip of Aimee, a postgraduate student from the University of Edinburgh describing the work she does in her lab to accompany the slide show. Learning outcomes and experiences SCN 3-20a & SCN 4-20b.
Topical Science teachers' notes: A Teachers’ Notes to accompany the PowerPoint and giving details of websites for pupils to use when researching scientists in Scotland.
Aimee’s video:
Click here to watch a short quicktime video clip of Aimee, a postgraduate student at Edinburgh University, describing her work in a research lab.
If you experience problems accessing these tools or have any further questions or comments, please email
genejury@ed.ac.uk
