Media Literacy: Consumer Awareness Lesson - Genealogical DNA Tests

Total Pages: 27 pages
Answer Key: Included
Teaching Duration: 90 minutes
File Size: 5 MB
File Type: Zip

Help your students understand the accuracy of at-home genealogical DNA tests. This lesson examines popular DNA tests and discusses the DNA results of identical twins.

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Resource Includes:

• 1 Media Literacy Lesson
• Detailed Lesson Plan
• Graphic Organizer
• Video Comprehension Questions
• Journal Entries
• Extend Your Learning Choice Board
• Answer Keys
• Assessment Rubric
• PDF & Google Slides™ Formats
  

Lesson Outline

1. Introduction to Consumer Awareness
2. DNA Questions
3. Journal Entry Assessment (2 Options)
4. DNA Quiz
5. Extend Your Learning Assignment + Rubric

Curriculum Links

This lesson can be used for media literacy lessons or as part of your Health/Science Curriculum. This would be a great starter lesson for the Grade 8 Science Cells Unit. 

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Additional Media Literacy Resources

• Media Literacy & Consumer Awareness Bundle 1
• Media Literacy & Consumer Awareness Bundle 2