Resources to prepare your students for programs at GTAC

The following resources have been developed so that you can prepare your students for their visit to GTAC and extend their experience when you return to your classroom.

Click on the name of the program you are attending to see the resources we provide. Additional resources will be added as we develop them.

Please note - you are required to register/log in to the GTAC website in order to access the following resources.

Inquiry into cell function using microscopy imaging

Exploring the structures and functions of cells and learning how to estimate and communicate size on the microscopic scale. Click here for more information and to view this activity.

Applying genetic knowledge in prenatal and predictive genetic testing

Learn about the key stages in meiosis using interactive models and class discussion. Click here for more information and to view this activity.

Recombinant DNA technologies for protein production

Harness DNA tools and manipulation techniques to transform bacteria. Click here for more information and to view this activity.

Examining forensic evidence through case studies

In this short online course, students critically examine the forensic evidence related to the Azaria Chamberlain and Peter Falconio cases to determine if the suspects are innocent or guilty. Click here for more information and to view this activity.

How does the body respond to COVID-19?

In this short online course, students learn about healthy respiratory system function and basic features of the immune system by examining what happens in the body if someone becomes infected with COVID-19. Click here for more information and to view this activity.

How does my immune system work?

In this gamified learning activity, students take on the role of different immune cells and work together to fight off and defeat an invading pathogen. Click here for more information and to access this activity.

Active immunity - The adaptive (specific) immune response to extracellular pathogen

In this short online course, students explore the sequence of steps your immune system needs to go through in order to generate an adaptive (specific) humoral immune response. Click here for more information and to view this activity.

Active immunity - Triggering the humoral immune response to generate memory

In this short online course, students explore how the Pertussis vaccine, and others like it, are able to train the adaptive (specific) humoral immune system to prevent illness and protect vulnerable people. Click here for more information and to view this activity.

Introduction to ethics

In this short online course, students are introduced to different ethical approaches and concepts which are unpacked in the context of bioethics. Click here for more information or to view this activity.

The bioethics of mitochondrial donation

Students critically explore the bioethics of mitochondrial donation. Click here for more information and to view this activity.