BI305: Community Education about Genetics & Genomics
This project is similar to your BI304 project in that you will be creating and teaching lessons based on community requests. Your service-learning hours will be earned through demonstrating that you’ve created quality lesson content & materials and that you’ve done a good job engaging your audience with age-appropriate materials and activities.
Most community groups have requested two consecutive sessions, with one session being the foundation for the second session. Each student will participate in teaching one workshop, working in a team.
For all workshops, review the specific instructions for your community site, below. ALSO be sure you address the lesson requests listed on the spreadsheet, on the portal (login required). There should be enough of you leading each session so that you can provide individual assistance to attendees by moving around the room during activities.
TO SIGN UP, see the dates and times for each workshop request on this spreadsheet (portal login required). Choose a workshop that doesn’t conflict with your class schedule.
Sign up on Doodle INDIVIDUALLY, by entering your first and last name ONCE. Ignore any dates you may see on Doodle and refer only to the dates on the spreadsheet with their corresponding Doodle Choice#. In Doodle, ignore the numbers in parentheses. For example, Jar #1 (2) is still Jar #1.
Sign-up by February 28, 2019. Once you receive confirmation for your site, complete this Connection Form and submit to Hale Hoaloha, room 104 or email it to service.learning.CUH@gmail.com.
Work with your team and Dr. Dohm to prepare an engaging workshop that meets the needs of your audience. (Guidelines posted below AND on the spreadsheet)
Present your site supervisor with your team’s evaluation form before you begin your lesson on site, and retrieve it from them before you leave. Submit your completed form to Hale Hoaloha 104’s inbox. Supervisors may also opt to send the form directly to the S-L Office after completing it.
After completing your presentation, submit your lesson plans, powerpoint slides, posterboards, activity plans, handouts, and/or any other materials you created for your workshop. The comprehensiveness and quality of these materials will be the justification for your full 10 hours of service-learning, so please be sure your submissions represent all of your work.
Also, as usual, please email a copy of your reflection paper with summary powerpoint slides.
Hard copy submissions can be brought to the S-L Office (Hale Hoaloha 104). Digital submissions should be sent to service.learning.CUH@gmail.com
SITES
Jarrett Middle School
Location: 1903 Palolo Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Parking lot is in front of the school, on Palolo Ave. Street parking also available
Audience: seventh graders in Life Science with Mrs. Audrey Shiotsu
Lesson notes and visitor instructions: Each class will receive our first genetics workshop (see flyer; this link requires portal login). Each class will then receive our second genetics workshop, which focuses more on the current, cutting-edge applications of genetics (Consult Dr. Dohm for guidance).
Note: in February, classes cover punnet squares, DNA extraction and basic genetics. However, if needed, you can briefly review basic concepts and/or check for comprehension.
Be sure to keep vocabulary simple. Lessons should be age-appropriate, and you should always ensure kids understand before you move on. Activities should follow clear explanations/lessons, so that the kids understand the background and purpose for each activity.
Arrive early for your workshop. Check in at the main office, then proceed to room C7.
Dole Middle School
Location: 1803 Kam IV Raod, Honolulu, HI 96819
Park on grass in front of the school, or on the street.
Audience: seventh graders in Ms. Preston or Mr. Cruz’s classes
Lesson notes and visitor instructions: Each class will receive our first genetics workshop (see flyer; this link requires portal login). Each class will then receive our second genetics workshop, which focuses more on the current, cutting-edge applications of genetics (Consult Dr. Dohm for guidance).
Arrive early for your workshop. Check in at the office. Office staff will be notified about Chaminade student visitors. Ask for directions to your teacher’s classroom. You can project from the classroom computer onto the large promethean smartboard. If you need to call the school, the main office number is (808) 305-5300.
Papakolea Keiki, Opio and Kupuna
Location: 2150 Tantalus Drive, Honolulu, HI 96813
Park on the street and enter the Community Center (the building above the gym).
Audience: keiki, opio (teens) and kupuna/caregivers.
- Keiki are interested in learning very basic genetics.
- Opio may need to review basic genetics before delving into inheritance, the impact of your genes vs. your choices on your “destiny,” and current developments in genetics & genomics. Their first session will be our first genetics workshop (see flyer; this link requires portal login). Their second genetics workshop should focus more on the current, cutting-edge applications of genetics (Consult Dr. Dohm for guidance).
- Kupuna are especially interested in the family-tree/pedigree activity. They may not have much experience with science terms or genetics. The basic outline of their content is our first genetics workshop, with a special focus on pedigrees.
Visitor instructions and room info: Arrive early. Go into the Community Center (building above the open gym) and check the library on the first floor. Aunty Cappy is the point person/site supervisor for the kupuna/caregivers group. Kaapuni and Iolani are the contacts/site supervisors for the keiki and opio groups.
Kaimuki High School
Location: 2705 Kaimuki Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Park in the lot along Kapiolani Blvd (there’s an entrance near Market City; drive around)
Audience: ninth grade science students with Ms. Leslie Harada. They may be near failing and/or have attendance issues, so focusing on making good choices would be helpful. Assume no background in genetics
Lesson notes and visitor instructions: Arrive early. Check in at the main office. Ask for directions to Mrs.Leslie Harada’s classroom (E-103). The first session should review basic genetics and address inheritance, choices vs. genes in determining your ‘destiny.’ (See the flyers on the portal.) The second session should address current developments, such as companies like ancestry.com or “23&me” and some of their past problems in letting law enforcement use the data to find criminals & violate their clients’ privacy. Please address the math involved, as well (for example, the math is geographically-based, so if you are given a result including ‘23% Native American,’ these percentages may not correspond with your family history/family tree).
