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GENEThink

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GENEThink is a resource developed for Australian senior secondary students to enhance their studies in genetics. It consists of:

  • 15 activity sheets, each demonstrating essential genetic concepts within the context of family case studies. The activity sheets are supported by comprehensive teachers' notes found on the back of each sheet
  • 6 reference sheets for students, as well as pointers to further resources on the internet

In addition to enriching science courses, this kit covers ethical, legal, social and health issues and introduces students to a variety of potential career paths.

This kit was developed by genetic counsellors and education staff at the Gene CRC, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute and the Queensland Clinical Genetics Service.

GENEThink is available in PDF format below:

Reference sheets

  1. Chromosomes, Genes and DNA
  2. Drawing a Family Tree
  3. Genetics + Ethics = Genethics
  4. Genetic Testing - The Facts
  5. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
  6. Polymorphisms

Work sheets

  1. X X Why? - meiosis and mitosis
  2. Iron Man - autosomal recessive inheritance and gene testing
  3. It Runs In The Family - autosomal dominant inheritance and ethical issues in testing
  4. Cancer In The Family - autosomal dominant inheritance and predisposition genes
  5. Counting Chromosomes - chromosomes and karyotypes
  6. Why Do Only The Boys Have It? - X-linked recessive inheritance and haemophilia
  7. Why Should I Take Folate? - multifactorial inheritance and embryological development
  8. Who's Right? Whose Rights? - fetal development, teratogens and ethical issues
  9. Will My Baby Be Ill? - PCR, restriction enzymes, gel electrophoresis and prenatal testing
  10. Bubbles Away! - gene therapy and ethical issues
  11. Human Blueprint Unravelled - human genome project and ethical issues
  12. Patient, Heal Thyself! - embryonic stem cell cloning and ethical and social issues
  13. Comparing Genes I - independent segregation and dihybrid crosses
  14. Comparing Genes II - linked genes and animal disease models
  15. Be A Molecular Detective - population genetics and polymorphisms