Curated OER
AP: Chapter 20: DNA Technology
This nine-page biotechnology resource contains six pages of questions regarding DNA technology. Questions cover cloning, restriction enzymes, the polymerase chain reaction, different techniques, the human genome project, and more. The...
Curated OER
Cut-off Genes
Investigate the relationships between different deep-sea organisms by DNA sequencing. A worksheet provides instructions for DNA sequencing and space to work. They simulate gel electrophoresis by cutting out paper "DNA strands." Modeling...
Curated OER
More Basic Biotechnology Tools, Sorting & Copying DNA
You can use these slides to explain the many complicated steps of the Polymerase chain reaction. The diagnostic and forensic uses of gel electrophoresis are detailed. This PowerPoint could be used to communicate facts, and also to prompt...
Curated OER
More Basic Biotechnology Tools
You can use these slides to explain the many complicated steps of the Polymerase Chain Reaction. The diagnostic and forensic uses of gel electrophoresis are detailed. This PowerPoint could be used to communicate facts, or to prompt...
Curated OER
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Students explore how PCR works through various activities. In this biology lesson, students explain how PCR generate copies of DNA. They simulate the process using an online interactive website.
Curated OER
Who Is It?/Who Done It?
Students conduct an experiment that allows them to assess individual differences in random DNA sequences and apply those differences when solving a forensic problem. After discussing the polymerase chain reaction and its use to identify...
Curated OER
Polymerase Chain Reaction and DNA Profiling
Students examine DNA fingerprinting and polymerase chain reaction and how they are used in everyday life and for criminal investigations. They discover how these techniques can also be used to answer ecological and evolutionary questions.
Curated OER
Doggy DNA: The Power of PCR
Students listen as the teacher lectures about Polymerase Chain Reaction, and the technical information about its uses. They collect dog saliva and run/analyze a gel electrophoresis. Students use a computer to integrate information, and...
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Polymerase Chain Reaction
An interactive, self-paced lesson on polymerase chain reaction. Students read information and watch descriptive animations to aid in understanding. A self-check quiz follows the activity.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Greenomes
A series of experiments with an arabidopsis plant appropriate for AP or IB Biology. Experimentation includes PCR, identification of genetic modification, as well as complete write-ups and instructor information for pre-lab preparation.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Biotechnoloy
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] While studying the broad expanse of biotechnology students will hone in on specifics about gene cloning and receive an introduction to polymerase chain reaction.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Human Genome Project
An in-depth look at the human genome project and its scientific and social implications. Students work through interactive learning material, understanding the ethics involved in genetic studies. There is a suggested classroom activity...
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Polymerase Chain Reaction
See how a polymerase chain reaction can produce millions of copies of a specific DNA sequence in a short period of time.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Dna Technology
This article will help students define DNA technology, the Human Genome Project, and PCR.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Intro to Biotechnology
An overview of what biotechnology is including DNA technology. Also explore ethical questions in biotechnology.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)
A technique used to amplify, or make many copies of, a specific target region of DNA.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Biotechnology
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes some biotechnology methods.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: The Polymerase Chain
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Informational text about the polymerase chain. After reading the text, review the key vocabulary terms, and answer some review questions.
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American Lyme Disease Foundation
Read answers and questions about Lyme disease from The American Lyme Disease Foundation which fall under the follwing categories: "Chronic Lyme disease/post-Lyme syndrom," "Prevention," "Risk Assessment," "Testing," "Tick ecology," "Tick...
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.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Step by Step Explanation of Dna Fingerprinting Process
Explains with the help of a flowchart the steps in creating a DNA fingerprint and a few techniques that have been developed to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "Dummie's" Guide to Pcr
(This lesson is for a more advanced class such as honors or AP Biology.) The lesson will look at one of the most important tools to the molecular biologist, PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). The young scholars will learn the science...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Biotechnology Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on biotechnology.
