"A lot of them actually grew closer to whoever they interviewed, like, even their own family members."
AGeneTale
By: Lighthaus
A Gene Tale
Subject area
Biology
Grades
11-12
Duration
4 weeks
Content & Standards Focus
Next Generation Science Standards NGSS: HS-LS1-1
A Gene Tale is a biology storytelling unit where students produce a video about a friend, family, or community member with a health condition.
How can exploring cellular processes through virtual reality help us understand how genes shape health and disease in our communities? Students find and interview a Gene Tale participant, research a gene associated with their condition, and discover first-hand the connections between genes and proteins in "Nano," an immersive VR experience of being inside a cell. Students produce a culminating Gene Tale video that describes an individual's experience with their condition—and the role of genes and proteins in shaping the condition. Students can share their final video story with online communities, potentially reaching thousands that could benefit from understanding how genes relate to the health conditions that affect them.
Learning Principles
Testimonials
"I heard kids saying 'oh, I finally get something in Biology,' or 'I finally want to come to Biology,' and 'this is like the only thing we've done this year that I've liked.'"
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