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Human Genetics-- Finding Our Genes

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science activity, students study the relationships between cells, DNA, chromosomes, bases and genes. Students cut apart 6 cards and paste them onto another paper in order from largest objects to smallest objects. Prior knowledge...
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Organizer
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The Human Genome

For Students 9th - 12th
In this human genome worksheet, students will complete a graphic organizer by writing in the different applications of the Human Genome Project. Then students will answer 3 true or false questions based on DNA fingerprinting and genetic...
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DESKTOP ELECTROPHORESIS LAB - MOVING MOLECULES

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students build efficient electrophoresis systems for less than $15.00 each and use them to demonstrate electrophoresis ability of stain molecules and materials such as DNA.. They know that electrophoresis is a technique used for the...
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Dealing with DNA Controversy

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils research controversial statements about biological applications and write a persuasive essay. In this biology lesson plan, students are assigned a controversial statement as a research topic, then they use this topic to create a...
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Inheritance of Genetic Disorders

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students simulate the inheritance patterns of several different diseases caused by recessive genes. They identify and research five genetic disorders they would like to know more about and present their findings to the class.
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Molecular Evidence for Evolutionary Relationships

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare the amino acid sequences in cytochrome-c for a variety of organisms and use this information to infer evolutionary relationships. They investigate the role of homeobox genes and what this indicates about the evolution of...
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Dedication to Douglass

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the controversy surrounding the proposed Frederick Douglass Circle monument in Central Park. They review the notion of historical inaccuracy by reading and discussing the article, "In Douglass Tribute, Slave Folklore and...
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Codon Bingo

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students participate in a stimulating game that involves deciphering the genetic code. They practice transcription and translation of codons while playing the game.
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Proteins from Plants to People

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students participate in a scientific activity to identify the building blocks for proteins (amino acids) that are needed to grow. They identify foods that contain proteins, how they are digested and rearrange the building blocks. They...
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Review of Chromosomes, Cell Division and Meiosis

For Students 8th - 9th
For this cell worksheet students review processes of cells. Students recall terms associated with cell division. Students label and explain phases of mitosis.
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From DNA to Protein

For Students 9th - 12th
In this protein creation worksheet, students will look at a diagram showing the mRNA strand in the process of making proteins from amino acids. Using this diagram, students will complete 2 short answer questions.
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Scientists Breed See-Through Frogs

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students participate in a pre-reading activity, then read a news article about the breeding of transparent frogs. In this biology and current events instructional activity, the teacher introduces the article with a question and a...
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Genetics Challenge

For Students 9th - 12th
In this genetics worksheet, high schoolers fill in the blanks with terms related to genes, alleles, genotypes, phenotypes and heredity. They use their answers to complete a joke.
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Birth of the Earth

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the major events that have taken place in the Earth's development.  In this Earth activity students view a video and put major events in chronological order. 
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Stem Cells and Diabetes

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Learners investigate stem cells. In this science instructional activity, students discuss stem cells and view a video about human embryonic development. Learners conduct the pulse-chase.
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Ecosystems Beneath the Surface

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create a KWL chart about microorganisms. In this biology lesson, 6th graders create and label a diagram on a microbial mat. They investigate the processes involved in the carbon, oxygen and sulfur cycles.
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Recombinant DNA Technology

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this DNA worksheet, students will complete an idea map about the applications of DNA technology. Then students will answer 3 true or false questions.
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Organizer
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Relationships and Biodiversity Lab Practice

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biodiversity worksheet, students determine the relationship and complete the evolutionary tree for the plants listed. Students review genetic code and DNA sequencing. This worksheet has 1 graphic organizer, 8 multiple choice, and...
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Biotechnology

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students analyze the iimpact of biotechnology. They discuss genetically altered foods and the term biotechnology. They research websites and discuss terms related to genes, cells, DNA, and cloning. They write reports to investigate...
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Using Yeast as an Ultraviolet Light Measurement Tool

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students accurately measure the relationship between radiation dose and either survival or some genetic event such as mutation or recombination. They investigate the damage that was done to the DNA molecule as a result of exposure to...
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Build an Electrophoresis Chamber

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore electrophoresis, a technique used to isolate DNA. They assemble a gel chamber for separating mixtures. Students observe separation influenced by electric charge. They define separation through gel electrophoresis.
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Human Genetics Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this science worksheet, students demonstrate what they know about DNA and genes by writing acrostic poems. The vertical format is prepared on this page for students. There is no information on the page.
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Controlling the Code: Molecules at Work

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this DNA activity, students access a website to learn about how single-celled organisms function successfully. Then students pretend they are a bacterium and determine how to transport lactose across their cell membrane for food. This...
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Peanut Butter Broccoli

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore food production by viewing DNA presentations. In this genetic engineering lesson, 5th graders discuss the foods they typically eat at home and how many common foods are engineered in a way that can produce a bigger...

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