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DNA Jewelry Models
Students construct a model of DNA to learn DNA structure and decode it to better explain protein synthesis. They also have an actual badge made out of beads of their DNA literacy to wear or use.
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Biology Demos
Students participate in biology demos. In this biology lesson, students explain how energy is released in the ATP cycle. They demonstrate DNA replication process.
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Scientific Advances Could Bring Back the Dodo & Mammoth
Students reflect on the possibility of bringing extinct species back to life. In this ESL lesson plan, students debate the pros and cons of extinction reversal then complete several activities centered around the topic.
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Who Stole My Salad?
Eighth graders explain how protein is made in the cell. In this biology lesson, 8th graders translate RNA and DNA using an internet database. They determine the thief based on evidence collected.
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How Cells Reproduce
Students construct a mitosis flip book. In this biology lesson, students describe the different stages of mitosis. They discuss the importance of cell reproduction.
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The Human Genome Project: WebQuest Jigsaw
Twelfth graders research facts about the Human Genome Project. In this biology lesson, 12th graders brainstorm on the pros and cons of this project. They complete the jigsaw puzzle and present their findings in class.
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Building a Model DNA
Students explain the function of DNA in the body. In this biology lesson, students build a DNA model using simple materials. They demonstrate how bases pair up in the helix.
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Biology Honors Final Project
Tenth graders work on a project about cellular biology and genetics. In this biology instructional activity, 10th graders research about the assigned human body system and genetic disorders that affect it. They create a multimedia...
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DNA Blueprint for Life
Students isolate DNA from different food sources. In this biology instructional activity, students research DNA extraction. They analyze DNA stands collected from the lab, and compare the differences between each.
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Bacterial Transformation
Students explore DNA recombination. In this biology instructional activity, students observe the growth of microscopic species. They predict the phenotype of the transformed colonies.
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Genetics and Molecular Biology
Students create DNA models using colored construction papers. For this biology lesson, students identify enzyme restriction sites. They model how DNA plasmids replicate when taken up by a bacterial cell.
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DNA Extraction From Living Things
Students extract DNA from split peas. In this biology lesson, students hypothesize what DNA looks like and perform the experiment to verify their hypothesis. They explain the importance of DNA in living things.
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Relationships and Biodiversity
Students examine diversity on the planet and the differences within a species. In this investigative lesson students complete a lab that allows students to better understand the relatedness between plants.
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Protein Factory
Learners examine protein synthesis and how DNA is transcribed. For this investigative lesson students play a role in the messenger RNA when it creates nucleotides.
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Blood, I Presume?
Students explain the value of blood in trials. In this DNA lesson students work together to collect and share information and ideas that they come up with after learning how to distinguish blood from other stains.
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Chromosomes, DNA, and Genes-Roadmap To Understanding The Foundation Of Genetics
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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The Living Environment
Ninth graders study the work of Alice Huang and complete activities on mutations. For this investigative lesson students complete several activities and discuss their findings at the end.
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The Basics:Life Science
Students explore concepts in life science using segments drawn from Discovery Channel. In this life science lesson, students participate in discussions about the food chain. Students create a poster to illustrate a predator and prey...
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Genetics- You Are Unique
Learners identify inherited traits. In this genetics lesson, students participate in a discussion about traits and use a checklist to identify inherited traits. Learners complete a hand-out.
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DNA Challenge
In this DNA worksheet, students are given the word deoxyribonucleic acid and they have to find as many words as they can using the letters in DNA.
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Controlling the Code: Molecules at Work
In this DNA activity, students access a website to learn about how single-celled organisms function successfully. Then students pretend they are a bacterium and determine how to transport lactose across their cell membrane for food. This...
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Replication of DNA
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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Nutrient Biochemistry
For this nutrient biochemistry worksheet, students complete the blanks with information about nucleic acids and the process. Students also draw a figure referenced in the text given.
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Chromosomes and Genes in Action: Microviewer
In this chromosomes worksheet, students understand the make up of a DNA molecule and compare the different ways chromosomes are connected. This worksheet has 35 fill in the blank questions and 6 drawings.