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Chromosomes and Genetic Mapping

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners create models of chromosomes using clay, coins, beads, or marbles. They complete a worksheet regarding their crossover frequencies they created with their chromosomes and gene models. They read an essay on sex chromosomes and...
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Karyotypes and Inheritance of Chromosomes

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the mode of inheritance of chromosomes. Given a scenario, students use the Human Genome sheet to determine inherited chromosomes. They illustrate the difference between genotype and phenotype. Students develop a model...
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Fruit Cup DNA Extraction From Kiwi

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners extract DNA from kiwi using household equipment and supplies.
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Marshmallow Babies

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders interpret the genotypes and phenotypes, then pair up chromosomes.
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Pair 'Em Up!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders verify the validity of Punnett squares. They simulate a real-world situation by drawing chromosomes from a paper bag and track the data.
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The Chromosome Connection Comparison of Human and Ape Chromosomes

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students participate in a chromosome comparison "adventure", in which the banding patterns are compared on the chromosomes of humans and apes.
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DNA AND PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN THE CELL

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the structure of DNA and the process of DNA replication, describe the process of protein synthesis, recognize the importance of proteins in the human body, and look at how mutations affect protein synthesis.
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Genetics: Genes and DNA

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study DeoxyriboNucleic Acid or commonly known as DNA and discover importance of DNA strand, chromosomes, and genes.
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Nature And Nurture

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners develop an understanding of the role both nature and nurture play in determining an individual's traits. Using a website, students answer questions about nature and nurture in order to solve the riddle, What do you call a smart...
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Comparison of Human and Chimpanzee Chromosomes

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils actively engage in the careful analysis of chromosome banding patterns and identify examples of inversion in homologous chromosomes.
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Chromosomes, DNA, and Genes-Roadmap To Understanding The Foundation Of Genetics

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate DNA by doing a hands on activity.  In this activity lesson students participate in a lab that allows to explore DNA and chromosomes. 
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Online Research for a Genetic Disorder

For Students 9th - 12th
In this genetics worksheet, students access a given website, chose a genetic disorder, and complete the 10 short answer questions about the disorder.
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Reproduction and Development

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this development worksheet, students compare the characteristics of mitosis and meiosis. Students review the male and female reproductive organs and their functions. This worksheet has 4 graphic organizer, 6 short answer, and 16 fill...
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Replication of DNA

For Students 7th - 10th
For this replication of DNA worksheet, students match the correct definition of DNA replication to the terms given. Students also complete given statements with the correct term in the space provided.
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DNA Replication

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this DNA replication worksheet, students review the steps that take place for DNA replication. This worksheet has 9 fill in the blank questions.
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Word Search on Mitosis

For Students 9th - 10th
For this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to the process of mitosis. There are 19 biology terms located in the word search.
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Cell Word Search

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology learning exercise, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to cells. There are 12 biology terms located in the word search.
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Science Fun

For Students 9th - 10th
For this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to the cells of the body. There are 32 biology terms located in the word search.
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DNA Recombination

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students describe the process of DNA Recombination and its uses. They are asked what genetic effect is associated with the exercise? Students discuss other opportunities of DNA recombination. They are given a worksheet, and students...
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Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the difference between a gene, DNA, chromatid, and chromosome. They predict how changes in chromosome number or structure affect development. Students discuss what causes genetic disorders. They view a PowerPoint that...
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What Do Genes Look Like?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders describe the basic structure of the DNA molecule. They identify what an inherited trait is and how it can be determined by one or more genes. Finally, 7th graders identify that plant and animal cells contain several...
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Cell Repair and Cell Cycle

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the cell cycle. They view pictures of different stages of mitosis and explain why cells reproduce. They identify the five phases of mitosis: interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
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Extracting DNA

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore DNA, genes, chromosomes and the chemicals that make up DNA. They research Internet resources to develop their knowledge of DNA. They conduct an experiment to separate DNA from peas and create a poster that they can use...
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Teaching Biotechnology by Analogies and Models

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine analogies and create models to help visualize the concept and technique of basic biotechnology. Common scenarios are used to explain the complex procedures of genetic engineering.