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Jeans for Genes
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Carys and George's Story
This resource looks at 13 year old George and his 10 year old sister Carys, both living with Achondroplasia (sometimes referred to as restricted growth or dwarfism). In this film, they explain what living with the condition means and how it affects them.
The teachers notes provide an explanation of the condition, some useful web links to resources and some information on inherited disorders. The video, from Genetic Disorders UK, is supported by the following resources which enable the film to be used at different points in the curriculum:
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