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Radiation Reassessed
Learners investigate the dangers of radiation by exploring recent nuclear tragedies. In this scientific debate lesson, students define the idea of radiation "half life" and determine if low doses of radiation are truly damaging to...
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My Science Box: DNA Fingerprinting
Learners identify DNA in a crime scenario. In this DNA lesson, students perform paper chromatography and compare it against the pens of various suspects.
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Extract Your Own DNA from Cheek Cells
Students observe their own DNA. In this DNA lesson, students learn the simple method of DNA extraction and explain why DNA extraction is important to scientists.
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Basic Genetics
Ninth graders discover where their physical appearance and personality traits come from. In this genetics activity, 9th graders learn about cells, chromosomes, DNA and genes. Students discover where genes come from as well as dominant...
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Biology Quiz
In this biology worksheet, learners complete short answer questions about botany, animals, plants, DNA, and more. Students complete 15 short answer questions.
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DNA Extraction
Pupils extract the DNA from a strawberry. In this DNA technology instructional activity, students describe what they think DNA looks like. They use a procedure to isolate and extract the DNA from a strawberry.
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Genetic Engineering
Students discuss the risks and benefits associated with biotechnology. For this biotechnology lesson, students discuss the role of genes in the body and brainstorm ethical issues relating to biotechnology. They read about an ethical...
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Culture Clash: New World Meets Old
Sixth graders explore the history of Christopher Columbus. In this World History activity, 6th graders research facts about Christopher Columbus. Students write their own opinion about Columbus's background focusing on three...
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Understanding the Power of Genes
Learners research the impacts of genetic research on homes, research laboratories, and hospitals. In this genetics lesson, students use the Internet to investigate the ways that genetics has affected our way of life. They present...
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DNA Models
Students construct paper model of the DNA molecule. In this genetics lesson, students assemble paper parts that represent nucleotides into a DNA molecule. Extension ideas are also provided.
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Human Genome Debate
Students study the Human Genome Project and participate in a debate about the project. In this genome lesson, students review the terms related to the genome project, take a poll about the ethical issues of the project, and watch a video...
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The Double Helix
In this DNA learning exercise, students color in the parts of a DNA double-helix structure, which includes the base pairs and hydrogen bonds.
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Protein Synthesis: Translation
In this translation learning exercise, students color in the process of protein synthesis which includes codon, anticodon, mRNA, and tRNA.
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DNA and RNA Exercises
In this protein synthesis activity, students answer 14 short answer questions about the process of making proteins from DNA.
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Using the Internet
For this using the internet worksheet, students search several websites to review information about the heart, human senses, the solar system, and planets. Students also read information about the rock cycle and answer provided questions.
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Reading the Code
In this DNA worksheet, students access a website to read about the scientists who make significant contributions to the DNA puzzle. Students complete 7 short answer questions based on the reading. Then students complete 3 short answer...
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The Structure of DNA
In this the structure of DNA learning exercise, students read a passage about the structure of DNA in bacteria and then relate that information to answer the questions given.
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Genetic Vocabulary
In this genetics worksheet, learners compare structures of molecules, compare the function of genetic enzymes, and compare transcription and translation. This worksheet has 2 multiple choice and 20 matching questions.
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Cloning
In this cloning activity, students fill in the blank with information researched about cloning. Students draw a labeled sketch and complete statements for each step of cloning displayed in the noted text.
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Genetic Challenge Worksheet
In this genetics worksheet, students describe how to tell the difference between DNA, RNA, and proteins. Students also learn about the processes of transcription and translation. This worksheet has 3 short answer and 3 fill in the blank...
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DNA Fingerprinting Simulation
In this DNA fingerprinting simulation worksheet, students perform an activity that represents using a gel electrophoresis. Students decide who commits a crime in a forensics style lab.
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DNA: Structure and Replication Movie
In this DNA: structure and replication activity, students fill in the blanks about the structure of DNA and replication of DNA. Students sketch several diagrams of DNA at different stages.
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Dna in the Garden - Where It All Began
In this DNA worksheet, students read about Gregor Mendel and his experiments with plants and DNA. Students complete a crossword puzzle using 10 vocabulary words from the selection.
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Cellular Transport and the Cell Cycle
With a multitude of questions, this worksheet offers students the opportunity to review their knowledge about the cell cycle. Question types include true/false, word bank, and completing a table about the differences between interphase...