For most of us the science of Genetics has the potential to go straight over our head at lightning speed. A little Electrophoresis anyone? Perhaps we could do some Restriction fragment length polymorphism. “Oh yes please Miss!” What about instead we tried – “Today we’re going to read a Graphic Novel”. Surely that’s going to make the topic a whole lot more appealing and lot more accessible, particularly for the students.
The Stuff of Life: A Graphic Guide to Genetics and DNA is a story created by Mark Schultz, Zander Cannon and Kevin Cannon presented in hard cover as a Graphic Novel. Easy to understand, and an entertaining read.
It’s story about ‘Bloort 183′. A scientist from an Alien life form who’s been given the task of researching human DNA to report back and explain it all in clear, concise simplicity.
The people behind this project have obviously put some serious thought into engaging their target audience. They’ve successfully identified a platform that will excite the students in a format that will engage them by thinking way outside the square.
You can preview the Graphic Novel here.
Written by Brad Halcrow.Brisbane Beyond Chalk Facilitator
