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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare/contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. They explain the endosymbiont theory for the origin of eukaryotic cell organelles, and explain evidence of an endosymbiotic origin for two common eukaryotic cell organelles. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students walk through the process of transcription and translation to demonstrate and explain protein synthesis. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to guide their role play. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students uncover data about cell division in this three lesson unit. Hands-on activities, labs, technology, and a few "tricks-of- the trade" enhance the concepts being explored. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students engage in DNA manipulation using forensics techniques. Students investigate topics involved in forensics studies such as cloning, electrophoresis, gene mapping, replication, and transcription. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students demonstrate a basic understanding of the molecular basis of heredity. They discuss the chemical and structural properties of DNA and explain how genetic information is encoded in genes, replicated, transcribed and translated into proteins. Full Review »
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- 5th - 10th
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Students research the functions of a cell through using a variety of activities. They are focused on the end result of creating a model of the cell that is labeled with the parts of a cell and how they function. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students study the parts of a light microscope, and its proper use. They identify each part and explain why it is important to know how to use this tool. They practice observing newsprint on a wet mount slide. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare and contrast the structure of RNA and DNA.They summarize the process of transcription and translation. The lesson uses an inquiry model and the use of codes in DNA. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students summarize the process translation and restate the processes of replication, transcription, and translation. They state examples of these processes in everyday life. As a result, each students prepares a dramatization of the process of translation to present to the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students identify and describe what translation is and how it can be done with DNA and RNA transcriptions. They also summarize the process of translation and restate the processes of replication, transcription, and translation. Students identify what DNA and RNA are composed of and what proteins are composed of. Finally, they list the steps and the purpose of DNA replication, transcription and translation. Full Review »

