Resources
Information Literacy Skills:
Reference sheets and mini-lessons for using resources effectively
Internet Resources
Skills
What is Gene Therapy and how does it work?
Find recent applications at Gene Therapy in the News
Digital Content 
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Do a keyword search in one of the BCPS Digital Library Information Databases (keywords might include, but not be limited to, gene, genetics, genetic engineering, and DNA).
- Brainpop DNA video
Local Print and Nonprint Resources
Skills
Obtain print materials from:
School Library Media Center:
- Do a keyword search in Destiny to find nonfiction, reference books and web sites about your topic. (keywords might include, but not be limited to genetics, genetic engineering, gene, and DNA)
- Use indexes or tables of contents in nonfiction and reference books to locate information related to your topic and questions.
Check the indexes of print encyclopedias for articles about your topic.
Baltimore County Public Library holdings
- Do a keyword search in the BCPL Catalog to locate additional resources. (keywords might include, but not be limited to genetics, gene, genetic engineering, gene therapy , DNA)
- Going to the Public Library? Use a graphic organizer before you go (print out a graphic organizer in Word or PDF format).
- Chat online with a real live librarian at Ask Us Now! Be sure to have your research questions handy!
Possible results might include, but not be limited to:
- Shannon, Thomas A.. Genetic Engineering. Westport: Greenwood, 1999.
- Messina, Lynn, ed. Biotechnology. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 2000.
- Torr, James D., ed. Genetic Engineering. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, Inc., 2001.
