Grade 12

These fun, interactive activities provide new and interesting ways for students to discover genomics. Explore these resources and incorporate them into their lesson plans.

Classroom Workshops

Through role play, students step into the shoes of decision makers to solve complex issues where science, government, society and the environment intersect.

Learn More icon Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, icon 60-120 mins
Classroom Workshops

Step into the role of a genomic epidemiologist and solve this simulated viral outbreak case.

Learn More icon Grade 10, 11, 12, icon 45-60 mins
Classroom Workshops

See how different kinds of mutation can impact organism physiology with this LEGO tinkering activity.

Learn More icon Grade 10, 11, 12, icon
Classroom Workshops

Work as a team to diagnose these real-world case studies of patients living with rare genetic diseases.

Learn More icon Grade 10, 11, 12, icon 60–120 mins
PHOTO CREDIT: James Rickwood
Travelling Suitcase Exhibits

Learn about the science behind Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and explore perspectives surrounding one of the most complex GMO issues: food.

Learn More icon Grade 10, 11, 12, icon 60-120 mins
Travelling Suitcase Exhibits

See how genetics research in BC is helping scientists understand more about salmon biology and ecology.

Learn More icon Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, icon 60-120 mins
Travelling Suitcase Exhibits

Introduce your students to the fascinating world of genomes and genomics with this travelling exhibit stuffed with activities and resources.

Learn More icon Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, icon 60-120 mins
PHOTO CREDIT: Maria Zhu
Hands-on Activities

In this advanced version of our build-a-bee activity, learn about the process of DNA > RNA > protein and what happens to organisms when mutations arise.

Learn More icon Grade 11, 12, icon 30–60 mins
PHOTO CREDIT: Tess Watson
Hands-on Activities

Extract and visualize DNA from cells using some basic household chemicals

Learn More icon Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, icon 0-30 mins
Travelling Suitcase Exhibits

Witness the impact of mountain pine beetles on BC forests and learn how genetics might help slow their spread.

Learn More icon Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, icon 60-120 mins
Travelling Suitcase Exhibits

This travelling exhibit introduces genetics and explains the importance of bees. The exhibit comes complete with colourful and engaging text panels, hands on activities and models.

Learn More icon Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, icon 60-120 mins
Hands-on Activities

See how different kinds of mutation can impact organism physiology with this DIY version of our build-a-beetle activity.

Learn More icon Grade 10, 12, icon 30–60 mins