Five closed-caption, 30-minute programs for Grades 9 through 12 in Science,
broadcast on Wisconsin's public TV stations.
Please visit our Digital Parade for broadcast dates, times, and series descriptions
Cracking the Code: The Continuing Saga of Genetics is a comprehensive resource for teaching the history and new science of genetics. Featuring lively animations and clever analogy, these programs present complex science information in a way that positively affects student attention and retention. The pop band, Moxy Fruvous, performs songs that assist students to recall key concepts and information. Both the history and social context of genetics is highlighted, so students see the real-life applications of scientific endeavor.
Program titles are linked to the teacher guides,
which are in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader.
| 1. Peas in a Pod Online Activity |
| 2. Microscopes and Mutants |
| 3. The DNA Obsession Online Activity (formerly "The Hidden Staircase") |
| 4. The Gene Machine |
| 5. Seeds of a New Era Online Activity (formerly "The Seeds of a Revolution") |
