Curated OER
Raven Chapter 14 Guided Notes: DNA, the Genetic Material
Because it is heavily focused on the contributors to DNA theory, this worksheet may be more of an enrichment than a fundamental support to your genetics curriculum. Though it does query learners about DNA structure, replication, and...
Curated OER
AP: Chapter 16: The Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Advanced biology masters take a close look at DNA and the scientists who contributed to our understanding of this complex and powerful molecule. They answer 21 questions about DNA structure, replication, and repair. This can be used as a...
Curated OER
The Structure of DNA
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.
Curated OER
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.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Genes, Health, and Society
A web-based course which allows students to explore the fields of genetics and genomics. The three course modules are transmission genetics, the nature of genetic material, and medical genetics and genomics. Use of this resource requires...
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Biology: Dna I: The Genetic Material
Instructional module focusing on the discovery that DNA is the genetic material on which life is built. Discussion includes the key evidence that bacteria could be transformed by adding DNA from other bacteria. Site also includes an...
Vision Learning
Vision Learning: Cells: Discovery and Basic Structure
This module focuses on cell structure and how the organelles function together to form the smallest unit of life. The cell theory is also discussed along with the basics features of the cell. Site also includes an interactive practice...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Dna Repair
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Informational text and video clips about DNA repair. After reading the text, review the key vocabulary terms and answer review questions.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Cell Nucleus
Take this ten-question review quiz over the nucleus of a cell. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Dna and Molecular Genetics
Microscopic images, detailed information, and illustrated diagrams help explain DNA and molecular genetics in this college-level textbook.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Dna and Rna
This article discusses the findings leading to the discovery of DNA as genetic material.
Other
North Dakota State: Central Dogma
Information about how DNA is viewed in modern biology (it is at the center) and what its role is.
National Institutes of Health
U.s. National Library of Medicine: What Is Dna?
Scientific information about the hereditary material in all living things, DNA. Also includes links to fact sheets for quick reference.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Dna, the Genetic Material
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how DNA was discovered.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Dna Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over the molecule of life, DNA. Then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Dna or Deoxyribonucleic Acid Part Ii Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over DNA. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Dna Forensics
A concise explanation of the use of DNA technologies in forensic identification from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Additional valuable resources are provided.
Other
Oregon State University: Barleyworld
This is a site about barley that contains a list on the left with a link to a page about the North American Barley Genome Project.
Other
Plant Molecular Genetics: Proof That Dna Is Genetic Material
Synopsis of the three major experiments to prove that DNA was the carrier of inheritance.
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Which Scientists?
A brief tutorial on the contributions of a few of the DNA scientists. Part of a larger "Biology Project" learning series.
University of Arizona
Biology Project: Which Scientists? (Tutorial Problem 1)
A problem from a genetics problem set that address the discovery of DNA. Get the answer right and your're smart, get it wrong and you get tutored.