The world of genetics and genomics can be fascinating but has a reputation for being difficult and/or boring. Plus, the field is always changing. These things can make a difficult subject. However, the more you learn about genetics, the more interesting and relevant it becomes to both students and teachers.Genome BC has developed several initiatives to help teachers and others understand the world of genetics. This website has many activities and articles that can be taken directly into the classroom.We have organized the material by grade, grouping content into the published Prescribed Learning Outcomes. There are also separate pages for animations and activities.



From Gene Expression to seeing how much we have in common with Zebra Fish, we are pleased to feature a number of animations to help you explore the world of genomicsFun activities you can do in the classroom or at home - bring genomics to life in your hands using materials you probably already have on hand.We're working on our list of fun genomics activities. In the mean time, visit Genome BC for their detailed list of events around Vancouver, BC and the world!Want to win free stuff? Click here to find out how.