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Program Flyer: THE GENE SCENE
Add to Favorites| Content Provider | Discovery Center of Springfield | |
| Contact Information |
Hayley Budd hbudd@discoverycenter.org 438 East St. Louis Street Springfield, MO 65806 United States Phone: (417) 862-9910 ext. 726 Fax: (417) 862-6898 |
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| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating |
  based on 11 evaluation(s). |
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| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Public Library: Library Patrons | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 30 (up to 40 accepted, extra fee applies) | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 1 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Sciences | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Health/Physical Education | |
| Program Description | The Gene Scene lays a foundation for the 2 main functions of DNA: replication and protein synthesis. Applications to gene therapy, DNA fingerprinting, the human genome project (HGP), ethics, and biotechnology are included in this program. Hands-on activities include DNA extraction, DNA model building and reading codons for DNA protein synthesis. | |
| Program Format |
Students will: 1. perform a Pre-lab DNA extraction from wheat germ 2. build DNA models, 3. extract DNA from their own cheek cells 4. observe a DNA fingerprinting demonstration using electrophoresis 5. identify recessive and dominant genes through phenotyping 6. decode codons for DNA transcription, m-RNA translation and protein synthesis |
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| Objectives |
Students will be able to: 1. perform DNA extraction 2. build DNA models 3. connect DNA fingerprinting electrophoresis with crime scene analysis 4. work with dominant and recessive genotypes and phenotypes 5. decipher a DNA message using the central dogma of molecular biology rules |
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| National Standards to which this program aligns |
National NS.9-12. LIFE SCIENCE. As a result of their activities in grades 9-12 all students will develop an understanding for the molecular basis of heredity. NS.9-12. SCIENCE IN PERSONAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES. As a result of their activities in grades 9-12, all students will develop an understanding of personal and community health. |
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| State/Regional Standards to which this program aligns |
5-8 II. Health Maintenance and Enhancement A.3 5-8 III. Risk Assessment and Reduction A.4 5-8 VII.Living Systems A.2, D.1-4 9-12 I. Functions and Interrelationships of Systems A.4b 9-12 VII. Living Systems A.1,3; D.1,3,4. |
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| Program Length | 60 minutes | |
| By Request |
This program is available by request ONLY |
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| Date/Time Notes | Please allow 3 to 4 weeks advance notice when choosing your preferred date. We need time for shipping kits and time for scheduling and completing a test prior to the program. | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees |
Interactive Cost: $180.00 View Only Cost: $180.00 Point to Point Cost: $180.00 By Request Cost: $180.00 |
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| Program Fee Notes | Billing occurs AFTER VC is successfully completed. | |
| Cancellation Policy | 72 hours notice for cancellation is requested otherwise full program fees will be charged. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over |
IP |
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| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider |
We have ONLY IP capability with minimum required line speed of 384KBPS. If you are in the AVS system, please go to the following site to order your bridge: http://www.ihets.org/forms/va_video_certification/index.html If you are ISDN and are NOT in the AVS system and DO NOT have access to a "free" bridge, then there will be an additional charge of $50 per hour program for an ISDN connection that we will arrange through Telecommunications Network. |
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