Human Genetics Book Critique Form
(Includes Textbooks, Workbooks, Teacher Guides, etc.)

Title of Book__________________________________________________________

  1. Appropriate grade level     _____7-9       _____10-12       _____college       _____adult

  2. What is your overall evaluation of this book?

    _____Poor     _____Fair     _____Good     _____Very Good     _____ Excellent

  3. State 1-3 main themes of this book.

    a.

    b.

    c.

  4. Comment on the physical appeal of the book. (Does it look like something students would pick up and start using?)





  5. How would you rate this book as a tool for teaching the following groups about human genetics?

    Students:             _____Poor _____Fair _____Good _____Very Good _____ Excellent

    Teachers:             _____Poor _____Fair _____Good _____Very Good _____ Excellent

    Other________:     _____Poor _____Fair _____Good _____Very Good _____ Excellent

  6. Specify how you would use this book.







  7. Describe the human genetics topics emphasized in this book.







  8. Describe how this information could be integrated into other subject areas. (ie: math, social studies,special education, journalism, debate, public policy, ethics, etc.)






  9. Detail the strengths/weaknesses of this book.






Your Name: ______________________________________________ Date: ______________

Your Profession: ______________________________________________________

Mail by Aug. 10, 1997: Genetics Education Center-Course I, KUMC, 4023 Wescoe, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160-7318 Fax (913) 588-4060 Phone (913) 588-3886 or e-mail: dcollins@kumc.edu

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