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Biology
Genetics
DNA
Colossal
Concept
Poster
Help students to
understand the
“secret life” with this
dramatic display of
the structure of DNA
presented in precise
detail. Teacher’s
guide contains additional
information
about genes and the
components of DNA.
Also offers a variety
of related activities
to expand students’
knowledge, including
creating DNA
models, organizing
complementary
strands of DNA, and
analyzing the
usefulness of DNA
evidence in criminal
investigations.
Poster measures 5½
ft. tall. Grade 4 and
up. Sh. wt. 0.75 lbs.
SB45808M —
$12.15
Human Inheritance Poster
Review the basics of human inheritance including chromosomes,
karyotypes, pedigrees, sex-linked traits, crossing
over, mutations, and genetic diseases. See at a glance
how these topics are related to each other and how
they can be used to identify genetic diseases. 23" x 35".
Laminated. Grades 7—10. Sh. wt. 0.50 lbs.
SB47592M — $26.15
Understanding the Human Genome Lab
Comprehensive, hands-on curriculum on human genetics.
Your class will develop their own genotypes for various
physical traits and determine the frequency of their
occurrence. They’ll also study the patterns of inheritance
through the construction and analysis of a human pedigree.
Students will investigate common genetic disorders
and the location of the corresponding genetic mutations
that cause them. Finally, students explore the goals and
objectives of the Human Genome Project and the ethical
issues emanating from the advances in genetics. Your
students will: determine their own possible genotypes
for several physical traits; study the multiple allelic inheritance
of blood groups through use of simulated blood
samples; analyze unknown karyotypes and determine
whether they represent a normal male, female, or an
abnormal genotype; learn how DNA is analyzed through
the use of the DNA fingerprinting techniques; and simulate
the detection of human genetic disorders.
For 40 students. Grades 7—12. Sh. wt. 1.93 kgs.
SB39065M — $118.95
Genes &
Family
Relations
Utilize the latest
technology in gene
identification — DNA
fingerprinting — to identify and trace a genetic disorder
within the family of famed Russian czar, Nicholas
II. In the process, learn more about the individuality of
gene expression. This completely reusable kit provides
the class with “pop” beads to simulate the DNA fingerprints
of various members of the Romanoff family.
With this information, the students trace the hereditary
patterns which resulted in traits such as hemophilia. The
activity provides a fun and engaging means to study
such topical concepts as the Human Genome Project,
DNA structure and extraction, and the use of gel electrophoresis
in actual applications. Enough materials for
a class of 40 students. Grades 5—12. Sh. wt. 1.81 kgs.
SB31302M — $191.60
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Human
Heredity
Made Easy
Kit
Allows students
to create three
generations of
a family with
individually
selected
or multiple
traits
(three traits total).
Each trait is represented
by a corresponding facial
feature which can be affixed to the demonstration board
without glue, magnets, or fasteners. Overlay a “face” with
detached earlobes with another having attached earlobes.
The resultant offspring will show the dominant detached
earlobe trait! Includes eight lessons total. Grades 6-9. Sh.
wt. 24 lbs.
SB48461M — $431.65
Genetics Kit
Speak Easies
"Stick Ups" are
colourful magnetic
visual aids
designed for use
on white boards.
Punch up your
Punnett squares!
This kit will visually
enhance the
instruction of
monohybrid and dihybrid crosses. Round and wrinkled
peas and green and yellow peas can be crossed in a
variety of ways. Red, white and pink flowers show incomplete
dominance. Includes two sets of chromosomes to
animate mitosis and meiosis. The largest piece is approximately
3" x 10". Sh. wt. 3.31 lbs.
SB44388M — $69.65
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3B Scientific Human
Genotype Charts
These anatomical charts
present information
about human DNA.
Microanatomy of the
human cell along
with the molecular structure
of DNA are shown
in colorful and accurate
detail. Grade
8 and up.
Laminated Chart. Printed
on premium glossy,
UV-resistant paper and
comes with two-sided
lamination and metal eyelets
for hanging. Can be
written on with dry-erase markers and wiped off. 20" x
26". Sh. wt. 0.44 lbs.
SB47794M — $27.10
Protein Synthesis
Kit
Use this kit to
model the translation
process by
assembling and
moving the
pieces on a
magnet-receptive
marker board.
Ribosome pieces
can be moved
along the mRNA strand as amino acids bond to the growing
polypeptide chain. Kit includes one large tRNA to
illustrate structure, five small tRNA molecules, five amino
acids, a two-piece ribosome, one messenger RNA strand,
and “codon” and “anticodon” labels. Largest piece measures
approximately 27" L. Grades 9—12. Sh. wt. 2.50 lbs.
SB45909M — $83.25