Grade 12Step into the role of a Medical Geneticist and learn how to use family pedigrees to diagnose inherited genetic diseases.
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10, 11, 12, 
30–60 mins
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 
Grade
10, 11, 12, 30–60 mins
Explore the societal benefits and challenges of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) by working in groups to solve 8 criminal cases.
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10, 11, 12, 30–60 mins Classroom Workshops Grade
11, 12, 30–60 mins
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.
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11, 12, 30–60 mins Classroom Workshops Grade
10, 11, 12, 30–60 mins
Stop global catastrophe by engineering genes into a pipecleaner plasmid and discuss how global challenges can have biological solutions.
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10, 11, 12, 30–60 mins Travelling Suitcase Exhibits Grade
10, 11, 12, 60-120 mins
Learn about the science behind Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and explore perspectives surrounding one of the most complex GMO issues: food.
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10, 11, 12, 60-120 mins Travelling Suitcase Exhibits Grade
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 60-120 mins
See how genetics research in BC is helping scientists understand more about salmon biology and ecology.
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8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 60-120 mins Travelling Suitcase Exhibits Grade
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 60-120 mins
Introduce your students to the fascinating world of genomes and genomics with this travelling exhibit stuffed with activities and resources.
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8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 60-120 mins Hands-on Activities Grade
11, 12, 30–60 mins
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.
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11, 12, 30–60 mins Hands-on Activities Grade
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 0-30 mins
Extract and visualize DNA from cells using some basic household chemicals
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8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 0-30 mins Travelling Suitcase Exhibits Grade
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 60-120 mins
Witness the impact of mountain pine beetles on BC forests and learn how genetics might help slow their spread.
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8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 60-120 mins Travelling Suitcase Exhibits Grade
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 60-120 mins
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.
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8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 60-120 mins Hands-on Activities Grade
10, 12, 30–60 mins
See how different kinds of mutation can impact organism physiology with this DIY version of our build-a-beetle activity.
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10, 12, 30–60 mins