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Dr. Julie Horvath, Evolutionary Genomicist

The Walking Classroom’s Laura Fenn visits Dr. Julie Horvath, the Director of Genomics and Microbiology at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science. Dr. Horvath explains genetics and genomics and how after thorough research, scientists work to get their findings published.

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Character Value: Teamwork

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Common Core

L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:
RI.3.1, RI.3.2, SL.3.1, SL.3.4
RI.4.1, RI.4.2, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
RI.5.1, RI.5.2, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RI.6.1, RI.6.2, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
RST.6-8.4

Next Generation Science Standards

PS–Physical Science | LS–Life Science | ESS–Earth and Space Science | ETS–Engineering, Technology and the Application of Science Elementary School: 3-LS1-1, 3-LS3-1, 3-LS3-2, 4-LS1-1
Middle School: MS-LS1-5, MS-LS3-1, MS-LS3-2

Slide Deck:
Dr. Julie Horvath, Evolutionary Genomicist Slide Deck https://thewalkingclassroom.app.box.com/s/imvknb6i47ih6pjm4tbe7rdte0dyw7ti/file/449640871626

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