This is a high school level presentation of genetics for advanced middle school students.
Topics include Mendelian genetics, the cell, DNA, chromosomes, mutations, cancer, bacterial transformation, recombination, viruses, genetic engineering, transcription and translation, evolution, and the human genome.
Activities include small-group discussion of reading assignments, hands-on activities, demonstrations, short research papers, and student presentations.
| Class Sections | ||
|---|---|---|
| Session 1: 6/25 - 7/6 | Fairfax | Morning Class |
| Session 2: 7/9 - 7/20 | Falls Church | Morning Class |
| Session 3: 7/23 - 8/3 | Chantilly | Morning Class |
| Session 3: 7/23 - 8/3 | Fairfax | Afternoon Class |
| Session 4: 8/6 - 8/17 | McLean | Afternoon Class |