Stephanie Summa - The Human Genome Project
EXTENDED ANTICIPATION GUIDE Part 1: Read the statement and decide if you agree or disagree with it.
DECIDE
Agree Disagree
STATEMENT
RE-EVALUATE
Agree
Disagree
1. Can someone else
have the same DNA
sequence as your
own?
X
X
2. Can our human
genome determine
how each person
turns out (smart,
athletic, beautiful)
3. The human
genome is the code
for life
X
X
4. A mouse has 85%
of the same genes we
have as humans
5. Do you believe we
will ever fine the
sequence to all
human DNA with
further
advancements in
technology?
X
X
X
X
X
X
SUPPORT YOUR VIEW
At first I thought our genes are so
similar, I could have the same as
someone else. After watching the video,
I found out that I might have 99% of the
same genes as someone else but not the
exact same sequence
Our genes make up who we are as
individuals, which means the way our
body type and intelligence is created by
each strand of DNA
Because genes in everything that is living
determines the way they are, then I still
believe the human genome is the code
for life
I never thought a mouse could have any
of the same genes as us, but after
watching the video, it is a fact that mice
have 85% of the same genes.
On the Human Genome Project website,
they have sequenced all the human DNA
they can for right now, but with further
technology, I believe the scientists will
determine more.
Part 2: Watch the Code for Life: The Human Genome video and gather information from what you
learned. You also may visit with Human Genome Project website to learn any further information or
question you may have.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhoVcL7Ssmk
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http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/home.shtml
Part 3: RE-EVALUATE  after you have watched the video and looked through the website, go back and
reevaluate the statements and then support your view with evidence from the website resources.