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Curated OER

How Big is a Gene?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners model the size and structure of a bacterial chromosome. In this genetics lesson, students attempt to fit strands of thread into a gelatin capsule. They relate the activity to the coiling of DNA into chromosomes in a bacterium.
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Curated OER

Biology: Genetics and Heredity

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the connection between genetics and heredity by examining the cellular structure. Among the numerous activities to engage students are drawing DNA molecules, vocabulary puzzle sheets, and predicting possible...
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Curated OER

Gene Puzzles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars come to understand that in sexually reproducing organisms, such as humans, typically half of the genes come from each parent. Students examine a fictional pedigree and determine which gene is responsible for a given trait....
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Secret Pseudo-Protein Code

For Students 8th - 10th
In this protein code worksheet, students are given a table of "Secret Pseudo-Protein Codes". They use the table to decode a DNA sequence and then encode an RNA sequence. They answer questions about the Secret Pseudo-Protein code.
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Curated OER

Gene Switches- A Model

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore genetic variation within a population. In this genetic adaptation lesson, students investigate the reasons contributing to genetic adaptation. Students collaborate and analyze DNA models. Multiple resources are provided.
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Curated OER

Forensic Files

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a model of DNA and relate it to the differences between individual people in their nitrogen base sequences. They analyze a crime scenario in which they perform several different types of tests.
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PPT
Curated OER

Biotechnology

For Teachers 10th - 12th
The intricate details of DNA structure and the double helix are covered in this presentation. Many details about chemical behavior are also explained which will help your students review DNA.  Many of the slides are summaries and the 37...
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Curated OER

Extracting DNA

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore DNA, genes, chromosomes and the chemicals that make up DNA. They research Internet resources to develop their knowledge of DNA. They conduct an experiment to separate DNA from peas and create a poster that they can use...
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Curated OER

DNA Blueprint for Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students isolate DNA from different food sources. In this biology instructional activity, students research DNA extraction. They analyze DNA stands collected from the lab, and compare the differences between each.
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Curated OER

DNA-a Molecular Identity

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils explore about what DNA is and several different DNA typing techniques. They examine three different situations where DNA typing was used to carry out justice. Students also identify and evaluate different uses of DNA typing...
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Curated OER

Create A DNA Fingerprint

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars engage in a lesson that is about the DNA molecule and focuses upon the sequencing of proteins to identify individuals. They conduct research using a variety of resources and then complete the activities included in the 3...
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Curated OER

Building a Model DNA

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain the function of DNA in the body. In this biology lesson, students build a DNA model using simple materials. They demonstrate how bases pair up in the helix.
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Discovery Education

Blueprint for Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
DNA is the code for all biological traits, both plant and animal. Using an exploratory lesson, learners begin to explore the concept of a biological code by decoding word puzzles. They then extract DNA from plant cells using detergent to...
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Towson University

Case of the Crown Jewels

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Can your biology class crack the Case of the Crown Jewels? Junior forensics experts try their hands at DNA restriction analysis in an exciting lab activity. The lesson introduces the concept of restriction analysis, teaches pipetting and...
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Interactive
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Mutations Are Changes in Genetic Information

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
A red delicious apple tree with a simple mutation means we now benefit from the existence of golden delicious apples. Learn how simple mutations change genetic information in DNA sequences. Using biographies, videos, and animations,...
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Agriculture in the Classroom

Design 'Y'er Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How do changes in DNA affect an organism? Scholars explore chromosomes, genes, DNA, and mutations by modeling the DNA of a strawberry. They build a DNA model, then manipulate it to show how changing the genes transforms the strawberry...
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Interactive
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Some Types of Mutations Are Automatically Repaired

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Does natural light damage or repair DNA? Learn the answer discover the scientists who researched the topic with an online interactive. Scholars read through an online animation presenting the content at their own pace. Then, they read...
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Towson University

Chestnut Tree Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What will your class learn in a curious tale of a fungus, a virus, and a chestnut tree? Biology scholars discover the world of viral biocontrols through a DNA restriction lab. Groups research the decline of the American chestnut tree at...
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

What Do You Know About Genetics?

For Students 6th - 12th
Just what do you know about genetics? The online resource contains 10 questions about genetics. Scholars work through the questions ranging from what DNA stands for to how much of human DNA is similar to that of a fruit fly. Scholars...
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Towson University

The Wildlife Forensics Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Can science put an end to the poaching of endangered species? Show your young forensic experts how biotechnology can help save wildlife through an exciting electrophoresis lab. Grouped pupils analyze shark DNA to determine if it came...
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Website
American Museum of Natural History

What's the Big Idea About Genetics?

For Students 6th - 12th
Here's a quick read on genetics. An engaging online resource provides six slides of information about genetics. Learners read about the meaning of genetics to information about DNA. They also learn about the study of genes and the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Gel Electrophoresis: Sort and See the DNA

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students construct DNA fingerprints. In this genetics instructional activity, students watch an on-line gel electrophoresis animation, then they work in groups to use a restriction map to create a restriction enzyme and use that to...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

From DNA to Protein

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this DNA worksheet, students will compare the chemical differences between DNA and RNA. Students will review what makes up the genetic code and the steps of transcription from DNA to mRNA to proteins. This worksheet has 26 fill in the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

DNA Replication Worksheet

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this DNA worksheet, learners determine why, when, and where DNA replication occurs. This worksheet has 7 short answer questions.

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