In the Auckland workshop:
Dr Polona Le Quesne-Stabej presented a fictional scenario where students should be able to:
use the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) databases and Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST).
analyse a mystery DNA sequence to discover who killed a Tara iti chick and track and identify a special mutation in the DNA sequence.
Dr Nicholas Matzke presented a hands-on activity where students would be able to:
- understand phylogenetic inference to construct a phylogenetic tree.
- explain the evolutionary relationships between some mammal species by comparing the GULO exon 12’s gene sequence across these species.
Mrs Caroline Taripo-Keith questioned teachers’ practice to help them:
- discover strategies for validating and building upon Pacific indigenous knowledge systems.
- create a more inclusive and empowering genetics curriculum for Pasifika students.