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DNA

For Students 9th
In this DNA worksheet, 9th graders read a brief excerpt pertaining to the genetic code and identify how proteins know which cell to create. Then they use the genetic code dictionary to draw a diagram showing the codons for an imaginary...
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Genes: The Building Blocks of Life

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students 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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Lesson Plan
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Chromosome Karyotyping

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore chromosome karyotyping. In this chromosome karyotyping lesson plan, students use a chromosome kit to explore chromosome syndromes and disorders. They also produce a large model of a cell with chromosome to simulate cell...
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Genetics - The Study of Inheritance

For Students 9th - 12th
For this genetics worksheet, students will compare four pea plants with different alleles that control flower color and complete 5 short answer questions. Then students will read 8 statements about genetic mutations and determine if the...
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Biology Corner

Meiosis

For Students 9th - 12th
Does day one of meiosis in your biology classroom make you wanna split? Get the class off to a great start using this attractive and thoughtfully worded slideshow. In addition to explaining what happens during each step of meiosis,...
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Mitosis and Meiosis

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Pupils model and differentiate between the processes of mitosis and meiosis. In partners, they use yarn and construction paper to create models for each of the phases of mitosis and meiosis then compare the chromosome numbers in each...
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Basic Human Inheritance Patterns

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the stages of the cell division (meiosis) which results in the formation of gametes and study topics as crossing over, gene linkage, and human inheritance patterns in certain diseases.
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PPT
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Teaching Biology Through Bioinformatics

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Wow! A very detailed slideshow covers complex topics of genome research methods. This is advanced and relevant to the highest level of school biology. Excellent resource if you wish to expose your class to scientific methods and...
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Mutations and Gene Regulation

For Students 9th - 12th
Teenaged scientists can use this quiz or study guide to show off their understanding of genetic mutations and their causes; includes short answer, multiple choice, matching, and more.
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Designer Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a video on DNA. They discuss mitosis, meiosis and fertilization. They use strips of paper to simulate fertilization and analyze the genotype and phenotype of the combined chromosomes.
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Lesson Plan
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Ghost in Your Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore DNA microarrays. In this genetics lesson plan, students model DNA microarrays that are used by scientists. Students work to determine levels of breast cancer genes in patients. They will determine the treatment required...
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Organizer
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Mitosis vs. Meiosis

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this cell division worksheet, students compare and contrast the processes of mitosis and meiosis. Students complete 9 questions in a chart.
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Understanding: Viruses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review what they can recall about viruses. They are explained that they are going to work on a project in which they suggest a useful purpose of a virus. Students use print research materials and the Internet to add to their...
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KARYOTYPE ALTERNATIVES

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students comprehend that karyotyping is a process in which chromosomes are cut from an enlarged picture and arranged in decreasing order of size. The cells to be viewed are first chemically treated to increase the number of dividing...
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Reproduction and Development

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this development worksheet, students compare the characteristics of mitosis and meiosis. Students review the male and female reproductive organs and their functions. This worksheet has 4 graphic organizer, 6 short answer, and 16 fill...
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Virginia Department of Education

DNA Structure, Nucleic Acids, and Proteins

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What is in that double helix? Explain intricate concepts with a variety of creative activities in a lesson that incorporates multiple steps to cover DNA structure, nucleic acids, and proteins. Pupils explore the history of DNA structure,...
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Meiosiss Revisited

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders are engaged in a lesson plan that covers the concept of meiosis with the intention of covered sexual reproduction. They cover the concept of genetic traits and how they are transmitted over generations with or without...
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Lesson Plan
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Genetics of Flowering

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore plant DNA.
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Lesson Plan
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Protein Synthesis and Words

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the roles of mRNA, tRNA and ribosomes. They explain how mutations can occur in an individual. Students simulate parts of a cell to access about the process of protein synthesis.
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Worksheet
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More on Meiosis

For Students 7th - 9th
In this meiosis worksheet, students fill in the blank that describes the process of meiosis. Students also draw the process of meiosis.
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Worksheet
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Continuing Life

For Students 9th - 12th
In this reproduction worksheet, students will review the genetic processes in sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction by answering 6 true or false statements. Then students will complete 2 short answer questions about the offspring...
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Creepy Critters

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils develop a classification scheme based on the structural features of organisms.  In this organism instructional activity students divide into teams and complete a fun activity. 
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Who Stole My Salad?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explain how protein is made in the cell. In this biology lesson, 8th graders translate RNA and DNA using an internet database. They determine the thief based on evidence collected.
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Mitosis And Meiosis

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this science worksheet, young scholars answer 13 multiple-choice questions about mitosis and meiosis. For example, "Interphase is defined as..."