University of California
University of California Museum of Paleontology: Understanding Science: Dna
Find out how the human side of science played a role in the significant discovery of the molecule of life, DNA.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Dna Structure and Replication
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Module describes how DNA's structure and function was discovered while summarizing the process of DNA replication. This activity also explains Chargaff's rules and...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: James D. Watson, ph.d.
A biography of James Dewey Watson who, along with Francis Crick, discovered the structure of DNA. They were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine in 1962. Watson was later the first person to lead the Human Genome Project....
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Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: James D. Watson Nobel Lecture [Pdf]
Read James Dewey Watson's Nobel Lecture "The involvement of RNA in the synthesis of proteins." This lecture, originally given December 11, 1962, is provided in PDF format.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Crick, Watson, and Franklin
This article describes the race to unlock the mystery of life by determining the double helix structure of the DNA molecule. The discovery of DNA and its structure is an example of collective learning.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Dna Structure and Function: Decoding Watson
Discover how the structure of DNA relates to its hereditary function in these videos from the American Masters film Decoding Watson. The first video, "DNA Structure and Function," [2:07] can be used with all middle and high school...
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Nobel Laureates Crick, Watson, and Wilkins
Francis Crick, James Watson, and Maurice Wilkins examine the DNA molecule. Students learn about the individuals through an interactive tutorial.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: James Watson on How He Discovered Dna
Nobel laureate, James Watson, discusses the story of how he and his research partner, Francis Crick, discovered the structure of DNA and identified the genetic components for many diseases. [20:15]
Other
Molecule of the Month: Dna (Java)
A good site that begins with the background and branches into the structure, function and applications of technology. This version of the page requires Java, and should open some applets that allow you to see the structures in 3-D.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: James Watson
Excellent overview of the scientific career of James Watson. Includes a black and white photo. This site also offers links to information on Rosalind Franklin, Linus Pauling, and the Human Genome Project.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: James Watson
Learn about the life and great discoveries of James Watson in this article. Learn about his most famous discovery of the molecular structure of DNA.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: James Watson Biographical
Read about James Dewey Watson, the co-recipient of the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work with Franice Crick on decoding the structure of DNA. This article includes information on both Watson's personal life and public career.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Maurice Wilkins Biographical
Read about Maurice Hugh Frederick Wilkins, the co-recipient of the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine. This article includes a picture of Wilkins and information on both his personal life and public career.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1962 Award Ceremony
Here you can find the full text of the speech, by Professor A. Engstrom, presenting the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine to Maurice Wilkins, James Watson, and Francis Crick for their discovery of DNA's structure. The speech...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Famous Scientists in Genetic Research
Presents biographical information about prominent geneticists and describes the discoveries they are famous for.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna Interactive: Timeline
The history of the discovery and work with DNA is located in this totally interactive timeline. Parts of the timeline are displayed using short movies, animation and flash.
PBS
Pbs: Watson and Crick Describe the Structure of Dna
From a PBS databank of twentieth-century scientists and their stories comes this brief description of the discovery by Watson and Crick of the double-helix structure of DNA. The work of other scientists on whom Watson and Crick relied...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Scientist: James Watson and Francis Crick
Students learn about James Watson and Francis Crick's biography on this website. Understand how these scientists discovered the structure of DNA called the double helix. They were molecular biologists.
Curated OER
Bbc History: Historic Figures: Photograph of Crick and Watson
Photograph of Crick and Watson, from 1959.