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Effects of pH on Organic Molecules

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the effects of an acid and a base on the structure of milk protein. They observe the changes to droplets of milk when adding ammonia and lemon juice and relate the changes to old, curdled milk. An extension...
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Molecular Approaches to Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to working with molecular data. The first activity does both simulated and original data are used to compare amino acid, protein or DNA differences to construct phylogenetic trees or cladograms. These...
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Hydrolysis

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this hydrolysis worksheet, students write dissociation equations for the given salts and determine if the salt is acidic, basic, or neutral. This worksheet has 6 fill in the blank questions and 4 problems to solve.
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DNA Vocabulary Review

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this DNA worksheet, students review vocabulary words associated with DNA, DNA replication, and gene expression. This worksheet has 13 matching questions.
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Candy DNA Model Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore DNA structure using materials such as Twizzlers, small colored gumdrops and/or toothpicks.
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Genetic Jewels: Building the DNA Model

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students construct segments of DNA to create a piece of jewelry.  In this genetics lesson plan students create a DNA sequence that they turn into something to wear. 
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DNA Activities

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students work together to identify the structure of DNA. They practice using new vocabulary as well. They create a 3-D model of DNA to complete the lesson plan.
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Acidity or Hydrolysis Reactions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this acidity or hydrolysis reactions worksheet, learners read about the different types of metal ions and how they react in aqueous solutions. They read about the factors affecting the acidity of metal ions including the charge:size...
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My Science Box: DNA Fingerprinting

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars identify DNA in a crime scenario. In this DNA lesson, students perform paper chromatography and compare it against the pens of various suspects.
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DNA: The Search for the Genetic Material

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study the history of DNA and how to extract it. In this genetic lesson plan students complete a DNA experiment using bacteria.
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Genes: The Building Blocks of Life

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners examine various topics on genetics. Students explore the Internet to gather information on genetic testing, genetically engineered food, forensics, DNA and cloning. They research and determine the best way to fund each of the...
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Genetic Changes

For Students 9th - 12th
In this genetic change worksheet, students will explore the changes that can occur in DNA including point mutations and chromosomal mutations. This worksheet has 11 multiple choice questions.
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Fingerprinting

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discover the basics of fingerprinting and how it identifies a person. They create their own fingerprints and compare them to classmate's to determine that no two people have the same identity because of fingerprints....
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DNA Models

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students construct paper model of the DNA molecule.  In this genetics instructional activity, students assemble paper parts that represent nucleotides into a DNA molecule.  Extension ideas are also provided.
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BLAST Algorithm

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore a series of activities on using BLAST. In this biology instructional activity, students explain the significance of BLAST in DNA query. They give real world applications of BLAST.
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Building a DNA Molecule, Mitosis in Motion and Mutation Gossip

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners explore three lab experiments involving DNA, mitosis, and mutation. They complete activities and play games to review DNA, mitosis and mutation concepts. They build a DNA molecule and create flip cards representing mitosis in...
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Who's Who and How Do You Know for Sure?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate the applications of DNA fingerprinting, They read crime scenarios and using the details of the crime and laboratory experimentation decide the suspects guilt or innocence.
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Electrophoresis Analogy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils participate in a simulation of electrophoresis separation of DNA fragments. They link arms to form DNA fragments with each student representing a nucleotide. As they move through an obstacle course they discover how fragments of...
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Gen Up on Genetics!

For Students 7th - 10th
In this gen up on genetics worksheet, students, with a partner, explore, examine, discuss and complete a variety of activities associated with genetics, DNA and cloning.
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Math Morphing Proximate and Evolutionary Mechanisms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the different types of fractals. In this geometry instructional activity, students use math to analyze different biological phenomena. They collect data from the experiments and construct graphs.
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Determination of Phylogenetic Relationships Using Restriction Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars applied various mathematical analyses to interpret their data. By using the resulting DNA fragment patterns from several enzymes students established a possible evolutionary relationship among the mice.
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2D Animation of Cellular Processes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create an animation of a cell process and insert it into a presentation. They choose a cellular process such as mitosis, osmosis or DNA replication, and create a simple 2D animation.
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Blue Genes: Affect Your Life!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students, in groups, research, analyze and synthesize information on genetic diseases. After watching a video on genetics, groups perform research on a variety of genetic diseases and present their findings to the class.
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Lost Tribes of Israel

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the issues involved with using DNA evidence in a courtroom trial. They read and discuss a case study of a particular trial, conduct research, and role-play a jury by reporting their verdict and discussing how they...

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