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Genes and Disease Online

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About this eLearning Module

Our eLearning Modules provide focused, targeted coverage of core-curriculum topics. Designed for libraries and classrooms, eLearning Modules are a unique combination of our multivolume print series with rich media, including high-quality educational videos, engaging images, instructor resources, and support materials that were created specifically to align with the content for a seamless learning experience.

Complete with appealing videos and informative text, Genes and Disease Online describes what scientists know and what they hope to learn in the near future about the mysteries of genetic disease. Clearly presented and informative, this online resource provides high school science students with relevant, up-to-date information about several diseases that have a genetic link, such as hemophilia, Tay-Sachs, and Parkinson's.

This eLearning Module is excellent for distance learning, study abroad, and tutoring programs. This dynamic and compelling online resource picks up where the textbook leaves off, bringing the subject matter to life. eLearning Modules are the perfect solution to every educator's goal: helping students achieve their best.

Features include:

  • Correlations to Common Core, state, and national educational standards
  • Proprietary content
  • High-quality Flash® videos
  • Printable materials
  • Support materials
  • Media galleries
  • Read Aloud audio tool 
  • Google Translate on every page, with 53 languages to choose from
  • Dynamic full citations
  • Search results with hit highlighting
  • Print and email capabilities and text-resize tool
  • Persistent record links
  • Usage statistics.

Learning Units in Genes and Disease Online include:

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Asthma
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Diabetes
  • Down Syndrome
  • Hemophilia
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Tay-Sachs Disease.

eLearning Modules Genes and Disease Online Chelsea House 12/01/2010