The Bio-ITEST genetic testing curriculum is designed for high school students in grades 9-12. In a series of eight lessons, students are introduced to the idea of genetic testing and the implications for managing information about their personal health. Through this curriculum, students:
- Learn how to navigate databases at the NCBI
- Explore the story of a family debating whether or not to get genetic testing for mutations related to breast cancer
- Compare and align DNA sequences to identify family members' samples that contain mutations in BRCA1
- Work with molecular structures to understand how a common mutation changes the structure of the BRCA1 protein
- Utilize a process for evaluating genetic risks
- Learn about bioinformatics careers
- Work through activities to assess understanding
Download Genetic Testing Overview (pdf)