Autism Genes

This 13-minute video segment produced by NOVA Science Now explores the work by one committed family and researchers to identify patterns in the genetic information of autism patients.
Resource ID#: 5009 Type: Video/Audio/Animation
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Direct Link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0402/04.html

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students , Parents
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Flash Player
Instructional Time: 13 Minute(s)
Keywords: autism, gene, genetic factor, chromosome, DNA, heredity, biotechnology, brain, research, development, neuron, nervous system, disease, disorder, health, medicine
Instructional Component Type(s): Video/Audio/Animation
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

Aligned Standards

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Aligned Access Points

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SC.7.L.16.In.1
Explain that some characteristics are passed from parent to child (inherited).

SC.7.L.16.Su.1
Recognize that offspring have similar characteristics to parents.

SC.7.L.16.In.2
Recognize that it is possible to predict whether a person is likely to inherit a particular trait from parents.

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