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Unit Plan
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dna From the Beginning: Genes Can Be Turned on and Off

For Students 9th - 10th
Two French scientists describe the research they did to figure out how bacteria turn certain genes on and off. The topic is a little involved, but the animations should help you understand the process.
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Handout
Palomar Community College District

Wayne's Word: Transposons and Jumping Genes

For Students 9th - 10th
The author uses playing cards to provide a useful explanation of 'jumping genes'.
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Handout
Other

Control of Gene Expression

For Students 9th - 10th
This site goes through the process from control at DNA to transcription and translation. Some illustrations to help show the process. Links for vocabulary words and other illustrations.
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Other

Gene Expression & Regulation

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides some very straight forward information regarding genetic information an DNA. Find out about synthesizing proteins, the Central Dogma of molecular biology, and much more.
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Website
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Biointeractive: Virtual Transgenic Fly Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic interactive laboratory in which transgenic flies are created and used to study circadian rhythms. Excellent supporting information and resources for teachers and students.
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Unit Plan
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dna From the Beginning: Classical Genetics

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from DNA from the beginning is loaded with goodies about genetics and DNA. Starting with Mendel all the way through the concept of DNA, you will see how life is given certain characteristics. Some animations and audio clips...
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Gene Expression

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a basic definition and also discusses how it is measured. Gives extra links for other research sources.