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is a Middle Grade level book on genetics, I'm not sure whether it is a push by the publisher or the author, but the book takes a decidedly political view of some critical topics and distorts or ignores the actual science involved.
I mention this upfront because I worry that your youngster might just inculcate these feelings and views as facts rather than being able to learn to objectively consider the source, the evidence, etc.
as one would hope for a science book, The book is nicely laid out, and it is well illustrated, The activities that the book includes are fun and informative, The text of the book regarding experiments are good, but the comics used to illustrate the points and make them relatable are ridiculous, A black male scientist is shown talking down to a dumb white female in the first chapter to explain the concept, It came across as racist and misogynistic, although I am sure
the illustrator saw it as very woke, We will not buy any other books in this series, as homeschooling is about education, not indoctrination, I was required to purchase this book for a genetics class I taught to young studentsyears old, It is not a very good book and I would not recommend it, The author has a strong anti GMO agenda which prevents objective and sometimes accurate discussion of several topics related to genetics, The activities are poorly designed and there are not in book activities for students to do, This book may only be of interest to extremely avid young biologists because the writing is not terribly engaging, Regardless of any personal stance on genetic engineering or genetic testing, the author's clear agenda prevents this book from being scientific, Why do children resemble their parents and siblings Introducing young readers to the fascinating world of genetics, this educational resource presents the main concepts of the science, including what a chromosome does, how DNA is structured, and how genetic inheritance works.
Students learn about new discoveries in the field of genetics and how those discoveries have helped to cure or even prevent certain diseases, as well as examine controversial issues in genetics such as genetically modified foods and stem cell research.
Combining inquiry based, age appropriate activities with biology, Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA features graphic novel illustrations, fascinating sidebars, and a glossary of important vocabulary to illuminate the complex world of genetics and bring it to life.
Projects include buildingD DNA double helix models, extracting DNA, using a Punnet Square to predict an offspring's probability of inheritance, and evaluating the benefits and risks of genetically engineering a new species.
Additional materials include a list of current reference works, websites, and Internet resources,
Genetics meets common core state standards in language arts for reading informational text and literary nonfiction and is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity, This was a very well written genetics book, It covers the bases well, although it does leave some gaps, Such as incomplete dominance, and problems with cloning, It is a good base, it has simple inquiry activities and labs, I believe that is middle school level rather then high school level, That said, it still has some good ideas, Not as complex or as well developed as I had hoped, but Good nonetheless, I recommend.
I mention this upfront because I worry that your youngster might just inculcate these feelings and views as facts rather than being able to learn to objectively consider the source, the evidence, etc.
as one would hope for a science book, The book is nicely laid out, and it is well illustrated, The activities that the book includes are fun and informative, The text of the book regarding experiments are good, but the comics used to illustrate the points and make them relatable are ridiculous, A black male scientist is shown talking down to a dumb white female in the first chapter to explain the concept, It came across as racist and misogynistic, although I am sure
the illustrator saw it as very woke, We will not buy any other books in this series, as homeschooling is about education, not indoctrination, I was required to purchase this book for a genetics class I taught to young studentsyears old, It is not a very good book and I would not recommend it, The author has a strong anti GMO agenda which prevents objective and sometimes accurate discussion of several topics related to genetics, The activities are poorly designed and there are not in book activities for students to do, This book may only be of interest to extremely avid young biologists because the writing is not terribly engaging, Regardless of any personal stance on genetic engineering or genetic testing, the author's clear agenda prevents this book from being scientific, Why do children resemble their parents and siblings Introducing young readers to the fascinating world of genetics, this educational resource presents the main concepts of the science, including what a chromosome does, how DNA is structured, and how genetic inheritance works.
Students learn about new discoveries in the field of genetics and how those discoveries have helped to cure or even prevent certain diseases, as well as examine controversial issues in genetics such as genetically modified foods and stem cell research.
Combining inquiry based, age appropriate activities with biology, Genetics: Breaking the Code of Your DNA features graphic novel illustrations, fascinating sidebars, and a glossary of important vocabulary to illuminate the complex world of genetics and bring it to life.
Projects include buildingD DNA double helix models, extracting DNA, using a Punnet Square to predict an offspring's probability of inheritance, and evaluating the benefits and risks of genetically engineering a new species.
Additional materials include a list of current reference works, websites, and Internet resources,
Genetics meets common core state standards in language arts for reading informational text and literary nonfiction and is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity, This was a very well written genetics book, It covers the bases well, although it does leave some gaps, Such as incomplete dominance, and problems with cloning, It is a good base, it has simple inquiry activities and labs, I believe that is middle school level rather then high school level, That said, it still has some good ideas, Not as complex or as well developed as I had hoped, but Good nonetheless, I recommend.
Carla Mooney is the author of several books for young readers, a member of the Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators SCBWI and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania.
As long as she can remember, she has been in love with reading and writing, Carla lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her husband, Tom, and three children, When not reading and writing, Carla volunteers as the Pittsburgh Chapter Director for Flashes of Hope, a nonprofit organization that photographs children with cancer and other life threatening conditions.
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