The Genetics and Evolution of Human Skin Color

Journal Article | September 2004

This case explores the genetics and evolution of skin color, using a short story by Kate Chopin called “Desiree’s Baby” as a starting point. Students read the story and discuss a series of questions probing the genetics…

Family Secrets: The Bioethics of Genetic Testing

Journal Article | October 2006

Family Secrets is a problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum module that focuses on the bioethical implications of genetic testing. In high school biology classrooms throughout New York State, students are using this…

Toward a Better Understanding of Population Genetics: Pop!World—A Virtual, Inquiry-Based Tool for Teaching Population Genetics

Journal Article | December 2012

Students test hypotheses pertaining to the tenants of Mendelian and population genetics using Pop!World, a virtual tool that teaches introductory population genetics through intuitive, inquiry-based virtual discoveries.

Idea Bank: Creating "Animers" and Genetics Game

Journal Article | September 2003

These activities allow first-year chemistry students to learn about structural isomers while studying organic chemistry and biology students to adapt a game while studying genetics and genetic disorders.

Editor's Roundtable: Genetic Material Injected into the Headlines

Journal Article | September 2012

Science Scope’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue.

Reading the Literature in the Jargon-Intensive Field of Molecular Genetics: Making Molecular Genetics Accessible to Undergraduates Using a Process-Centered Curriculum

Journal Article | January 1999

Primary literature in molecular genetics is often inaccessible to undergraduates. This article describes an adaptation of a method of teaching students to read primary literature. The quality of students' lab projects…

Favorite Demonstration: Demonstrating an Interactive Genetic Drift Exercise

Journal Article | February 2003

The exercise presented here is a hands-on demonstration of the phenomenon of genetic drift in populations. In particular, it reinforces the random nature of drift and demonstrates the effect that population size can…

Career of the Month: An Interview with Genetic Counselor Jennifer Facher

Journal Article | October 2003

This column shares interviews with professionals using science in the workplace. In this month’s issue find out about Jennifer Facher's rewarding job as genetic counselor.