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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Squirrel Islands

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this adaptations worksheet, young scholars read about 3 species that have changed over time to adapt to their environment. Students design a squirrel that has adapted to an island habitat that young scholars are assigned. They...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mutations and Genetic Change

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this genetic mutations worksheet, students compare and contrast different types of mutations including point mutations, silent mutations, and frameshift mutations. This worksheet has 5 matching, 4 fill in the blank, and 3 short answer...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Types of Mutation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Everyone has mutations. Mutations are essential for evolution to occur. This tutorial defines mutations and explains the different types: somatic mutations, germline...
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Handout
Other

Acadia University: Class Notes on Mutation

For Students 9th - 10th
These class notes from a Microbiology course at Acadia University outline point mutations, frameshift mutations, mutagens, mutation rate, and mutant isolation. A good way to review already learned concepts.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Mutation Types

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Surveys different types of mutations.
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Lesson Plan
University of Maryland

Univ. Of Maryland: Master of Chemical and Life Sciences: Dna Bracelets [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using a bead-bracelet simulation, construct a sequence of amino acids. Then, discover the effects of silent, point, and frameshift mutations.