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Article
Story Behind the Science

Story Behind the Science: Search for Life's Origins [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing research done by scientists in their quest to understand the origins of life. Questions are posed throughout about the nature of scientific research.
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Unit Plan
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dna From the Beginning: Rna Was the First Genetic Molecule

For Students 9th - 10th
RNA is now considered to be the first molecule that could transmit information. This article looks at the scientists and experiments that developed this idea. Article includes animations, pictures, video, biographical information, and...