TY - JOUR
T1 - Genomics Analogy Model for Educators (GAME)
T2 - From jumping genes to alternative splicing
AU - Corn, Joanie
AU - Pittendrigh, Barry R.
AU - Orvis, Kathryn S.
N1 - Funding Information:
We thank Maria Grimes and Janice Lopez for the preparation of the figures in this paper. We also thank Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service for funding this work and Dr David Petritz for his continued support of this program. Lego® is a registered trademark of Lego Company, Denmark.
PY - 2004
Y1 - 2004
N2 - Studies have shown that there is usually a lack of understanding concerning the fields of genetics and genomics among high school students (Lewis and Wood-Robinson, 2000). A recent article (Kirkpatrick et al, 2002) introduced the GAME (Genomics Analogy Model for Educators) model and two of its components: (1) explaining sequencing technology with Lego, blocks, and (2) using a small town analogy to explain cellular biology. GAME is a computer-based tutorial that uses simple analogies to convey scientific information. STAM (Small Town Analogy Model) is a way of explaining many aspects of molecular biology and genomics, such as transcription and translation. In this article, STAM has been expanded to include a more in-depth look at genomes, by covering the topics of jumping genes, the C-value paradox, and alternative splicing.
AB - Studies have shown that there is usually a lack of understanding concerning the fields of genetics and genomics among high school students (Lewis and Wood-Robinson, 2000). A recent article (Kirkpatrick et al, 2002) introduced the GAME (Genomics Analogy Model for Educators) model and two of its components: (1) explaining sequencing technology with Lego, blocks, and (2) using a small town analogy to explain cellular biology. GAME is a computer-based tutorial that uses simple analogies to convey scientific information. STAM (Small Town Analogy Model) is a way of explaining many aspects of molecular biology and genomics, such as transcription and translation. In this article, STAM has been expanded to include a more in-depth look at genomes, by covering the topics of jumping genes, the C-value paradox, and alternative splicing.
KW - Alternative splicing
KW - Biotechnology
KW - Genetics
KW - Genomics
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U2 - 10.1080/00219266.2004.9655950
DO - 10.1080/00219266.2004.9655950
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:11844287670
SN - 0021-9266
VL - 39
SP - 24
EP - 26
JO - Journal of Biological Education
JF - Journal of Biological Education
IS - 1
ER -