Published by Australian Academy of Science
Activities | The Human Genome Project – discovering the human blueprint

1. Changes in genetic research and knowledge

2. Creating a table of human genetic diseases

3. The Human Genome Project: Advantages and disadvantages

Other activities

• Intimate Strangers (Public Broadcasting Service, USA)
  • The Human Genome Project: Talk show time – suggests different points of view that students could present during a role play activity.

• National Human Genome Research Institute (USA)
  • The Human Genome Project: Exploring our molecular selves – a multimedia education kit. You can download component parts separately (eg, 'How to sequence a genome', 'Ethical, legal and social implications'). (Requires QuickTime)

• Oak Ridge National Laboratory (USA)
  • Your genes, your choices (seven case studies).

• Science NetLinks (American Association for the Advancement of Science)
  • DNA chips – explores issues surrounding DNA microarray technology.

• Microsoft (USA)
  • The Human Genome Project – explores the importance of genetics. Students prepare reports that track scientific advancements and project possible outcomes.

• The Wellcome Trust (UK)
  • Beyond the genome – Provides background information for students to prepare a play in three acts, 'Whose cells line is it anyway?'