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Handout
University of Southern California

University of Southern California: Dna Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
A really nice web page devoted to the structure of DNA. Simple information but nice use of graphics to show the molecule. Uses the CHIME plug-in to show the 3-D nature of the helix.
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Unit Plan
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dna From the Beginning: Dna Is Shaped Like a Twisted Ladder

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice tutorial on DNA structure. The menu at the bottom allows you to view some different information.
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Unit Plan
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dna Interactive: Genome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by DNA Interactive. The genome is the entire endowment of genetic information. It is the "Book of life," on an organism. This site demonstrates the methods used to map and sequence the human genome and to...
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Activity
University of Arizona

University of Arizona/dna Structure Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Activity based on the use of computer enhanced molecular images, might be worth the effort for an AP class to try.
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Activity
National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Dna Molecule Two Views

For Students 9th - 10th
Access Excellence provides an excellent graphic showing the structure of the DNA molecule and its components.
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Activity
National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Structure of the Dna Molecule

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a history of the discovery and study of DNA and its structure. Links to a graphic, other references, and classroom activities.
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Handout
Other

Eureka Science: Dna Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
A good site for information on DNA structure that we can all grasp. Fun animations make the topic less threatening.
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Activity
National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Dna Sequencing (Dry Lab Activity)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an advanced level hands-on activity to explain the Di-deoxy sequencing of DNA.
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Handout
Other

North Dakota State: Dna Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief text overview of DNA structure and an introduction or mention of the various forms of DNA.
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Activity
National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Dna Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
Access Excellence provides an interesting graphic which shows the helical structure of DNA from the molecular to chromosomal scale.