Curated OER
The Code of Life
Students study genes, DNA and medical research. They watch "The Code of Life" video and answer discussion questions regarding the transcription and translation of DNA and how errors in these processes and mutations in DNA can produce...
Curated OER
Biology: Protein Study
Learners in pairs, select and view proteins from the Protein Data Bank. After downloading the tutorial and instructions, they identify the protein's structures and primary biological functions. Then, students present their findings to...
Curated OER
Introduction to DNA Replication
Students discover how DNA replicates through a PowerPoint lecture. Lesson includes a link to download entire PowerPoint lesson. Student understanding is evaluated with review questions.
Curated OER
Biology Honors Final Project
Tenth graders work on a project about cellular biology and genetics. In this biology instructional activity, 10th graders research about the assigned human body system and genetic disorders that affect it. They create a multimedia...
Curated OER
Gene Control in Prokaryotes
In this gene control worksheet, students use the example of the lactose operon structure to describe what happens when this structure is absent or mutated. This worksheet has 21 fill in the blank statements.
Curated OER
Secret Codes
Students examine Morse code and how it is used. In this secret codes lesson students decode messages, make their own codes and have other students crack the code.
Curated OER
Genome: The Secret of How Life Works
Students explain how DNA directs the production of proteins.
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Cells Study Questions and Definition
For this cells worksheet, students define 14 words associated with cells. They answer 12 short answer questions about the structure and function of the cellular system.
Curated OER
Scientist Simulation
Students imagine themselves working as research scientists completing the end-steps of a molecular research project and interpreting the data. They compare the gene sequences of normal and abnormal mice and evaluate the protein product...
Curated OER
The Meaning of Genetic Variation
Students investigate variation in the beta globin gene by identifying base changes that do and do not alter function, and by using several Internet-based resources to consider the significance in different environments of the base...
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Gene Translation: Rna to Protein
Very good description of the process of translation with a good graphic to go along with it. Includes a chart classifying all of the RNA Codons.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Dna Rna Protein
Through illustrations and data, viewers will understand either basic or advanced levels of DNA replication, RNA transcription, and protein translation. Click on images to move through this interactive program.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Translation of Rna to Protein
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses translation in protein synthesis.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Translation of Rna to Protein
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The mRNA, which is transcribed from the DNA in the nucleus, carries the directions for the protein-making process. mRNA tells the ribosome how to create a specific...
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Transcription & Translation: Rna Splicing
See how DNA is transcribed into RNA and spliced to remove non-coding regions, leaving only the protein-coding regions, called exons. [1:37]
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Biology: Rna Splicing
A step-by-step animation shows how introns are removed during RNA splicing.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Transcription & Translation: Translation
This animation demonstrates the process of RNA translation that ultimately results in a new protein. [2:04]
Nature Research
Scitable: Nucleic Acid Structure and Function
Get an in-depth look at the importance of DNA with this library of information on nucleic acid structure and function. Understand the structure and function of DNA by exploring topics in the chemical structure of DNA, organization of DNA...
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Transcription & Translation: Translation Advanced
Dig a little deeper into the intricate role of RNA in DNA translation during the process of protein synthesis. [3:03]
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Transcription Translation: Transcription Advanced
Visualize the main driving force behind molecular biology, where DNA makes RNA, and RNA makes protein. [1:53]
Bryn Mawr College
Serendip: From Gene to Protein Transcription and Translation
Brief text summary of what young scholars learn in the Dragon Genetics II lab along with links to download Student Handouts in PDF and Word formats, and Teacher Preparation Notes in PDF format. Students use paper models to learn...
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College: Translation
For the section including translation, go to "the genetic code" chapter in the table of contents. This explanation includes diagrams and illustrations as well as a codon code table.
Concord Consortium
The Concord Consortium: Molecular Workbench: Translation
Watch a protein being made using genetic information decoded from a messenger RNA.
Other
Molecular Biology Notebook: From Rna to Proteins
Read about the three-phase process of protein synthesis. This resource includes helpful diagrams and detailed information about initiation, 3 steps of elongation, and termination.