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, read these instructions thoroughly!
Specific instructions for your community site are below. ALSO be sure you address the lesson requests listed on the spreadsheet. 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. Choose a workshop that doesn’t conflict with your class schedule.
In column 2, see the # of team members for each session. Form a team of exactly that number.
In column 1, enter the first and last names of all team members. Choose ONE workshop.
Sign-up by March 3, 2020. Once you receive confirmation for your site, complete this Connection Form in the Portal and submit to Hale Hoaloha, room 104 or email it to [email protected].
Work with your team and Dr. Dohm to prepare an engaging workshop that meets the needs of your audience. Be sure you plan activities and lesson materials for the entire time frame. (Guidelines posted below AND on the spreadsheet)
Present your site supervisor with your team’s evaluation form in the Portal 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 [email protected]
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.
Read all the main instructions above for required forms, submissions, and content guidelines.
Dole Middle School
Location: 1803 Kam IV Raod, Honolulu, HI 96819
Audience: 7th graders with Mr. Cruz OR 8th graders with teachers Gillum & Sprouse
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. Park on grass in front of the school, or on the street.
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.
Read all the main instructions above for required forms, submissions, and content guidelines.
Lanakila Senior Center
Location: 1640 Lanakila Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817
Audience: Seniors/elders who voluntarily visit the Center.
Visitor instructions and room info: They 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. (See flyer; this link requires portal login).
Arrive early. Park in any stall fronting the center. The others are for the Public Housing Offices; do not use these stalls. Upon entering the main doors, you’ll see a check-in counter; introduce yourself to whoever is staffing the counter. That person can direct you to the right room.
Read all the main instructions above for required forms, submissions, and content guidelines.
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).
Read all the main instructions above for required forms, submissions, and content guidelines.
