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More than Skin Deep

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
From crime to paternity, DNA fingerprinting has revolutionized how the world views inherited traits. Science sleuths investigate the facts about DNA profiling through a variety of activities. The Teacher's Guide includes printable...
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DNA Modeling

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study DNA and its nucleotides. They manipulate paper nucleotides of DNA and investigate how the molecule is produced. Paper versions of sugars, phosphates, and nitrogen bases included.
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DNA Fingerprinting for High School Biology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars work with tools and techniques used in genetic engineering. They dissect a sample into fragments of DNA using restriction enzymes, sometimes called "molecular scissors". They sort these fragments, measure and analyze them...
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lambda DNA Fingerprinting Simulation

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students perform restriction digests on DNA samples from four individuals, and then search for similarities between the individuals by running the restriction fragments on an electrophoresis gel.
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The Clark Family Story: Tracing the Cause of Hemophilia

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Ms. Strohfeldt did not omit anything when she designed this comprehensive lesson plan on DNA mutation and sex-linked traits. Begin with a pretest as an anticipatory set. Read a case history of the Clark family and the occurrence of...
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Final Exam Practice - General Biology

For Students Higher Ed
A 17-page practice final exam for a college-level introductory biology course is contained in this resource. Matching and short answer questions cover every topic that you would expect to teach during an advanced biology course including...
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Science in the Court Room

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Share their opinions on the use of DNA databases in criminal investigations. After reading an article, they evaluate the pros and cons of the databases and work in groups to answer discussion questions. They write a letter to a state...
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Cut-off Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Investigate the relationships between different deep-sea organisms by DNA sequencing. A worksheet provides instructions for DNA sequencing and space to work. They simulate gel electrophoresis by cutting out paper "DNA strands." Modeling...
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Protein Synthesis Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
Future geneticists use base pairing rules to build DNA and RNA polypeptide strands, and then explain both transcription and translation. Although the chains themselves are a little blurry, there is plenty of room in them for learners to...
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Module #1

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore and can explain genetic diseases, and how the central dogma plays a key role in genetic diseases. They comprehend what DNA probe is and how it is created and that there is an ethical component to biotechnology.
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Cell Division

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe the cell cycle. They make a connection between DNA replication and cell division. Students describe the parts of the cell that participate in cell division and the steps of cell division.
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Creative Ways To Teach Evolutionary Concepts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Research how DNA, the genetic blueprint of living organisms, plays an essential role in the continuity of life. High schoolers will summarize how their influence may very well effect the destiny of the population from one generation to...
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Using a Controlled Experiment to Identify Two Unknown Plasmids

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Student demonstrate knowledge of recombinant DNA techniques (restriction enzyme digest, gel electrophoresis, and staining gel). They demonstrate skills needed to complete a gel electrophoresis and interpret a stained gel. Pupils solve...
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From Gene to Protein Study Guide

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this biology worksheet, students review and answer different questions based upon the molecules of DNA and RNA. They look at the specific protein order of the DNA strand and its synthesis.
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7.012 Fall 2004 Section Self-quiz

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
This quiz just looks neat! It has two cell diagrams for biology class members to label. They also describe the function of each organelle. A prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell are displayed for them to compare, and then they fill in the...
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Module 1, Unit 2, Lesson Plan 2: PCR and DNA Diagnosis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss the importance of the Polymerase Chain Reaction for biologists. They explain what factors make the Polymerase Chain Reaction possible. Students explain the steps in thermocycling and what happens during each step.
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DNA Blueprint for Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Did you know that meat tenderizers contain DNA cutting enzimes? Did you know that you can isolate your own DNA? Or the DNA of fruit? Explore with your learners the DNA world with a series of experiments using readily available materials...
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National Academy of Sciences

Genetic Disease: Putting DNA to Work

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Scientific knowledge of genetic information has grown quickly over the last decade. An interactive lesson has learners research the role of science and medicine in diagnosing and treating genetic disorders. They consider the job of the...
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Around with World with DNA

For Students 6th - 12th
A mammalogist, ornithologist, ichthyologist, and a conservation geneticist share their work and their hopes that their research will help protect and save endangered species and their habitats.
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Raven Chapter 24 Guided Notes: Evolution of Genomes and Developmental Mechanisms

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
Explore the evolution of genomes and the human DNA sequence by answering 10 questions on this activity. The level of questions included will challenge your advanced biology class to a deeper understanding of genomics. 
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BioFax Quiz 11 - Nutrient Biochemistry

For Students 7th - 12th
Here is a quick online quiz on the basics of the DNA molecule. Biology buffs can choose one of five answers for each of the 10 questions and submit the quiz when they are finished. They receive immediate feedback on their performance,...
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Strawberry Smoothies

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Biologists extract the DNA from a strawberry. After completing the procedure, learners write answers to a few questions on the lab sheet provided. This is ideal lab practice during a DNA unit in your general biology course. 
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DNA is Who I Am

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students expand on and elaborate about the field of genetics.
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DNA in a "Snap"

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students observe a model of DNA and answer probing questions like, "What does this model represent?" They then work in small groups to construct an accurate model of DNA per rubric provided and present to the class explaining their model...

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