01 / INTRODUCE · 5–10 MIN
Begin with a phenomenon.
Ask: “Why might a cell's response plateau as a molecular signal increases?” Invite students to describe prior knowledge and questions before opening a model.
EDUCATION / FOR EDUCATORS
GENEXOME / FOR EDUCATORS & SCHOOLS
Don't just teach the answer.
Teach the investigation.
A flexible, proposed inquiry environment where students can ask biological questions, explore simplified models and practise explaining what the evidence does—and does not—show.
A CLASSROOM-READY CONVERSATION STARTER
One question.
Many ways to investigate.
02 / EXPLORE · 15–20 MIN
Make a prediction and test it.
Students record a hypothesis, open the GLP-1 signalling model, vary one input, and write down what the model shows. Compare predictions in pairs.
03 / DISCUSS · 10–15 MIN
Ask what counts as evidence.
Students distinguish a model output from a claim about a person. They draft a claim-evidence-reasoning explanation and identify a follow-up question.
Illustrative 30–45-minute lesson structure; timings and suitability depend on student readiness, local requirements and teacher judgement.
DESIGNED FOR FLEXIBILITY
Structure for teachers.
Agency for learners.
SCAFFOLD
Guided investigations
Use prepared questions, hypotheses and investigation prompts for learners who benefit from an explicit starting point.
EXTEND
Independent inquiry
Invite students to create their own investigable questions, identify variables and seek relevant biological concepts in the Atlas.
REFLECT
Evidence-aware assessment
Use exported notebooks to discuss clarity of questions, controls, observation quality, reasoning, uncertainty and next steps.
SUGGESTED FORMATIVE FEEDBACK PROMPTS
Question: Is it investigable? Method: Did the learner identify variables and controls? Evidence: Are observations separated from interpretations? Reasoning: Does the conclusion match the evidence? Limits: Are uncertainties acknowledged?
This is a proposed educational resource, not an accredited curriculum or a validated assessment instrument. Notebook entries are saved on each student's device; no teacher dashboard, login or automatic collection is provided. Obtain appropriate school approval before using with learners, especially on shared devices.