Genomics Digital Lab


Content		High School/Junior High School		College / University		At Home		Geeks, Nerds and Enthusiasts

Content

Genomics Digital Lab (GDL) is an award winning, integrated on-line learning environment where users experience the world of biology through discovery-based learning. Genomics Digital Lab:

Is a series of curriculum-aligned and integrated games, modules, and interactive simulations covering an array of topics in biology
Designed to be fully online, accessible through a web browser, with no downloads, or installation
Compatible with Mac and PC
Accessible from home or school
Provides teachers with much needed class creation tools and integrated real-time assessment
Includes 8 games and 5 case studies
Includes a Particle Map
Includes Anatomy Explorer
Access to community of teachers and professionals
Available in French and English

High School/Junior High School

Students learn best when they are engaged with the subject. Genomics Digital Lab is a remarkable teaching and learning asset for Biology grades 7 – 12.

“…Any simulations that makes the content more accessible is highly desirable... students enjoy it (certain parts of the biology content) but have trouble with it. Hands' on work would be a great thing!” - Mrs. Hodson, science teacher, Msgr Percy Johnson

Core content of games and animations includes:

BEGINNER LEVEL: WHAT PLANTS NEED!
For Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Lesson 1: The Plant’s Environment

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
For Grades: 10, 11, 12, C/U

Lesson 2: Building Sugar from CO2 and Sunlight

Lesson 2.1: Light Reaction
Lesson 2.2: Calvin Cycle

Lesson 3: Converting Sugar into ATP energy

Lesson 3.1: Glycolysis
Lesson 3.2: Citric Acid Cycle
Lesson 3.3: Electron Transport

Lesson 4: Using Energy to Build Proteins

Lesson 4.1: Transcription
Lesson 4.2: Translation

ADVANCE LEVEL
For Grades: 10, 11, 12, C/U

The Real World of Biology

Case Study 1: Solving the Energy Crisis: A Plant is an amazing plant!
Case Study 2: The Triffid Next Door
Case Study 3: Feel the Burn!
Case Study 4: Bioschool Musical: The Tale of RuBisCO
Case Study 5: The Food We Eat

ANATOMY EXPLORER

Whole Plant Anatomy
Leaf Structure
Leaf Tissue Structure
Plant Cells
Major cell Organelles

PARTICLE MAP

Chloroplast
Mitochondrion
Nucleus
Cytoplasm

College / University

Genomics Digital Lab (GDL) provides an engaging and efficient way to learn Cell Biology in intro and/or first year Biology Courses at the College and University level.

Students play through the rich content in GDL allowing for advanced exploration and understanding through self-directed and discovery-based learning.

Core Topics include:

General plant physiology
Light Reaction
Calvin Cycle
Glycolysis
Citric Acid Cycle
Electron transport
Transcription
Translation
The Real World of Biology
Plant Anatomy
Plant Cells
Major Cell Organelles
Particles Resource Map

At Home

Reap the benefits of Genomics Digital Lab form any computer with internet access – all you need is your user name and password!

Because GDL is fully integrated online, requires no installations or downloads; it is easy to access and use in different teaching and learning environments.

Genomics Digital Lab is perfect for:

Homeschooling
Tutoring
Continuing Education
Adult Learning
Parents and Students learning together
Homework and exam prep

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