| Abstract: | Drug company GlaxoSmithKline offers this online genetics tutorial designed for kids. The tutorial presents lessons on DNA, genes, heredity, genetic susceptibility to disease, and the role of genetic markers in predetermining risk of disease and medicinal response. Each subject page includes a description of the topic, plus loads of interactive educational games and activities. The educational games are especially well done, although the cartoon-style presentation, which is intended for younger students, can seem somewhat at odds with the relatively advanced material. The additional animated features provided for each subject are presented in a format more appropriate for older students. In all, this Web site offers an in-depth introduction to genetics. |