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- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students explore how a cell uses information from the DNA in its nucleus to produce the proteins that help determine the traits of an organism -- a process called protein synthesis. They learn what DNA is, what it looks like, and where it is located. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students explain the process of transcription and translation by becoming part of the cell. They translate an amino acid sequence to create a protein. They explain why decoding an amino acid sequence is so important in real life situations. 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 - 12th
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Students discuss the relationships among DNA, mRNA, mutations, and protein synthesis; define point mutation, Missense mutation, nonsense mutation, silent mutation, frame-shift mutations; and discuss possible implications of mutations. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the functions of mRNA, rRNA and tRNA. They explain the steps in the protein synthesis process. They practice using new vocabulary as well. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students work with a partner, and copies of the attached worksheet "Amino Acid Codon Table" They discuss ways an organism, obtains and uses proteins. Students view a teacher prepared DNA strand banner, and record the complementary DNA sequence that would form during replication. Students receive one of the needed eight codon or mRNA anti-codon cards (also teacher created), students arrange themselves in the correct mRNA sequence. Students discuss real life examples. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students create paper puzzle-like models to demonstrate how DNA, mRNA, and tRNA control protein synthesis. They answer several questions regarding protein synthesis. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students study and examine DNA and protein synthesis. Students decide what grade they want and complete only those assignment's. There are no objectives listed for this lesson plan. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students discuss the steps of protein synthesis before acting out the process as a class. They are assigned specific roles and receive an instruction card and get materials listed in order to perform their role. Students switch roles and repeat the process a second time. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 11th
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Students describe how the lac operon is turned on or off. They summarize the role of transcription factors in regulating eukaryotic gene expression. Students describe how eukaryotic genes are orgainzed. They evaluate three ways that point mutations can alter genetic material. Full Review »
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