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- 9th - 12th
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Students demonstrate a working knowledge of cell interactions such as DNA replication, protein synthesis (transcription and translation), through active participation in a cooperative group. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students, in pairs, examine how every cell contains a 'blueprint' coded in DNA molecules. They use a DNA template to determine the m-RNA and t-RNA sequences for protein. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students create a model of cells identifying the major parts. They discover the distribution of proteins in the cells and how a certain mutation can lead to autism. They read an article on autism and discuss. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students examine the effects different substances have on proteins. They test different molecules reaction to water. They discover how the amount of water affects the shape of the protein. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine DNA replication and how proteins are synthesized from DNA codes and continue to explore the effects of genetics in additional lessons. Among the topics covered are: protein synthesis, cell chemistry, environmental factors, as well as various laboratory experiments. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze the processes of transcription and translation and how these processes relate to the function of cells/organisms. They view PowerPoint presentation and write a protein essay. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students work in teams to order events of DNA transcription and translation protein synthesis. In the second lesson, they put the steps of mitosis and meiosis in order using a concept map poster. They use modeling clay to create models of cells undergoing these changes. In the third lesson, students create Punnett squares, and participate in an interactive lecture on genes, alleles, traite and geno/pheno types. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students follow the steps of translation and identify the reactants and products of translation. They able to explain that proteins are made of amino acids which are coded for by RNA. Students are able to give examples of proteins-- skin, hair, and a T-bone steak. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students complete a vocabulary assignment based on terms in the unit. They complete appropriate worksheets as each section of the unit is completed. They participate in classroom discussions. They construct a model of a DNA molecule. Full Review »
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- 8th - 9th
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Students list the base pair rule in DNA synthesis. They review the three main concepts of replication, transcription and translation. They complete five review questions from the textbook. They describe the difference between transcription and translation. Full Review »

