Resources

Genes and the Formation of the Body Pattern

Online tutorial on pattern formation and homeotic genes from Learn.Genetics, the Genetic Science Learning Center of the University of Utah (US).

Resource: Genes Determine Body Patterns website
Software: Macromedia Flash
Age range: 16-18
Approach: Topic material

Homeotic Genes and Evolution

Short video introducing homeotic genes and their role in evolution, from the PBS Evolution site.

Resource: Genetic Tool Kit website
Software: QuickTime or RealPlayer
Age range: 14-16/16-18
Approach: Video

Fossils, Genes and Embryos

Streamed video of an illustrated lecture exploring the genes that control development, and what the study of those genes can tell us about the evolutionary links between different organisms. The talk is given by Dr David Kingsley, as part of the 2007 Holiday Lectures on Science from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Resource: YouTube: Fossils, Genes and Embryos website
Software: Windows Media Player or QuickTime
Age range: 16-18
Approach: Video