Where'd You Get Your Genes?

Length

60 min

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 6, 7, 8

Minimum participants:

1

Maximum participants:

30 is our suggested maximum

Primary Disciplines

Science

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Zoom

Booking Information

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For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled program. Failure to cancel in advance will result in being charged the full price of the program. There is no charge if your program is cancelled due to weather, mass extinctions, or unforeseen technical problems.

About This Provider

 

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Cleveland, OH
United States

Our Mission Statement: To inspire, through science and education, a passion for nature, the protection of natural diversity, the fostering of health, and leadership to a sustainable future.
CMNH programs address appropriate Revised Ohio Academic Content Standards in Science and Social Studies, and the National Health Education Standards.

Program Details

Format

Live, virtual program.

Covers the science of reproduction for both plants & animals (both egg laying & live birth).

Objectives

? Students will be able to describe the process of reproduction from a cellular standpoint for plants and animals.
? They will learn the definitions of terms on the Teacher Guide and be able to loosely explain them. Ex. Sexual reproduction involves two kinds of cell division called “meiosis” and “mitosis.”
? Students will understand the difference between and significance of Sexual vs. Asexual reproduction. Ex. Genetic material varies with sexual reproduction, which is necessary for a genetically diverse population.
? Students will understand why/how genetic diversity is important.
? Each class will explore a portion of our Human Health gallery virtually and learn about how DNA can be altered through Epigenetics.