Sickle Cell Anemia:

A Case Study Approach to Teaching High School Genetics

Series: Genetics Education Partnership

Grade Level: 10-12

Authors: Jeanne Ting Chowning

Publisher: University of Washington

Copyright Date: 2000

URL: http://genetics-education-partnership.mbt.washington.edu/class/high.htm 

Cost: Free

Genetics Content Coverage: human genetic disorders, social issues in genetics, alleles, Mendelian genetics/probability, natural selection

Description: This is a set of activities and background information that uses sickle cell anemia to teach multiple genetics concepts. One or more of the activities could be taken out of the module and performed in the classroom. Communication between the GEON member and teacher would be necessary to make sure students have had sufficient exposure to the background material.

Reviewer Comments:

“This resource is recommended for its variety of media and activities as well as the connections made between different aspects of genetics. The lesson could be a starting point for many other topics in genetics.”