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The Molecular Evidence for Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine molecular evidence, discover the structure of DNA and gain understanding of genetics.  In this molecular lesson students compare anatomical evidence with molecular evidence.
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Molecular Explorations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the processes for separating DNA from tissue and separating complex mixtures.  For this exploratory lesson students complete a lab where they extract DNA.  
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Radiation Reassessed

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the dangers of radiation by exploring recent nuclear tragedies.  In this scientific debate activity, students define the idea of radiation "half life" and determine if low doses of radiation are truly damaging...
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My Science Box: DNA Fingerprinting

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students identify DNA in a crime scenario. In this DNA instructional activity, students perform paper chromatography and compare it against the pens of various suspects.
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Extract Your Own DNA from Cheek Cells

For Teachers 6th - 9th
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

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discover where their physical appearance and personality traits come from. In this genetics lesson, 9th graders learn about cells, chromosomes, DNA and genes. Students discover where genes come from as well as dominant and...
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Biology Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this biology worksheet, students complete short answer questions about botany, animals, plants, DNA, and more. Students complete 15 short answer questions.
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DNA Extraction

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students extract the DNA from a strawberry. In this DNA technology lesson, 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

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the risks and benefits associated with biotechnology. In this biotechnology lesson, students discuss the role of genes in the body and brainstorm ethical issues relating to biotechnology. They read about an ethical issue...
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Culture Clash: New World Meets Old

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the history of Christopher Columbus.  In this World History lesson, 6th graders research facts about Christopher Columbus.  Students write their own opinion about Columbus's background focusing on three piecesof...
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Understanding the Power of Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research the impacts of genetic research on homes, research laboratories, and hospitals. For 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

For Teachers 7th - 10th
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

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
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

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this DNA worksheet, 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

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this translation instructional activity, students color in the process of protein synthesis which includes codon, anticodon, mRNA, and tRNA.
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DNA and RNA Exercises

For Students 10th - 12th
In this protein synthesis worksheet, students answer 14 short answer questions about the process of making proteins from DNA.
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Using the Internet

For Students 7th - 8th
In this using the internet learning exercise, 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...
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Reading the Code

For Students 9th - 12th
In this DNA instructional activity, 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...
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The Structure of DNA

For Students 7th - 9th
In this the structure of DNA instructional activity, 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

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this genetics learning exercise, learners compare structures of molecules, compare the function of genetic enzymes, and compare transcription and translation. This learning exercise has 2 multiple choice and 20 matching questions.
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Cloning

For Students 8th - 10th
In this cloning worksheet, learners 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

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
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

For Students 8th - 10th
For 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

For Students 10th - 11th
In this DNA: structure and replication instructional activity, students fill in the blanks about the structure of DNA and replication of DNA. Students sketch several diagrams of DNA at different stages.