From: Karen Kalumuck (karenk@exploratorium.edu)
Date: Wed Apr 14 2004 - 15:09:27 PDT
Message-Id: <v01540b07bca36573ac61@[192.168.111.72]> Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2004 15:09:27 -0700 From: karenk@exploratorium.edu (Karen Kalumuck) Subject: National DNA Day resources
Hello pinholers!
I'm forwarding a note I received from the National Institutes of Health,
which lists a variety of free resources available on the web, dealing with
DNA and the human genome. The website is:
www.genome.gov/DNAday
April 30 has been designated National DNA Day, but every day is an occasion
to celebrate DNA (like moms and pi). Remember, without DNA, where (and
what) would we be?
The rest of the forwarded email follows.
---Karen
Thank you for your interest in the NIH curriculum supplements. I'm
excited to let you know about DNA Day 2004. Below is a letter from Dr.
Francis Collins, the Director of the National Human Genome Research
Institute, which details how you can bring new genetics resources into
your classroom to mark this event.
Best Wishes,
Bruce Fuchs, Ph.D.
Director
Office of Science Education
National Institutes of Health
Dear Partner in Science Education,
I write to invite you and your students to join me in celebrating the
second annual National DNA Day on April 30, 2004. National DNA Day was
initiated last year to commemorate the completion of the Human Genome
Project in April 2003 and the discovery of DNA’Äôs double helix a half
century earlier. The National Human Genome Research Institute in
cooperation with the American Society of Human Genetics and the Genetic
Alliance want to help you inspire the next generation of scientists who
will use the human genome sequence to benefit human health.
Celebrate National DNA Day with your students using these free
resources available at www.genome.gov/DNAday
Genetic Education Modules for Teachers ’Äì A series of teaching modules,
including specific teaching plans to present the history, facts and
genetic terminology behind the Human Genome Project, and the ethical,
legal and social questions surrounding the discoveries and advancements
of this research.
’ÄúExploring Our Molecular Selves,’Äù an award winning online multimedia
educational tool that explores the Human Genome Project and the history
of genetics.
’ÄúHuman Genetic Variation,’Äù an online curriculum supplement that studies
the basics of human genetics.
Genetics Mentorship Program ’Äì A nationwide program created to provide
teachers access to experts in human genetics.
Online Videos and Webcasts ’Äì Including, ’ÄúLife in the Lab,’Äù ’Äì Learn what
it is like to choose the career of a scientist from three young and
very different individuals who decided to invest their lives in
research and ’ÄúDNA ’Äì The Next Generation,’Äù an educational videocast
featuring a discussion between Nobel laureate James Watson and NHGRI
Director Francis Collins about the history and future of human
genetics.
As National DNA Day approaches, visit www.genome.gov/DNAday for updates
on available resources.
Sincerely,
Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, National Human Genome Research Institute
ref: 2857
Karen E. Kalumuck, Ph.D.
Biologist/Educator
Exploratorium Teacher Institute
3601 Lyon St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-561-0388
FAX 415-561-0307
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