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\nCancer Discovery Activities\n

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\nExplore the genetic component of the second-leading cause of death in the world using a hands-on activity. After watching a video discussing the basics of cancer, learners complete activities that study the genes involved in cancer. The...\n
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\n\"Bacterial\n\n
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\nBacterial Quorum Sensing\n

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\nThe marine bacteria vibrio harveyi helps with DNA repair in humans. Understanding how to manipulate and genetically mutate this bacteria fascinates researchers. Young scientists observe two different mutations, predict the resulting...\n
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\n\"Genetic\n\n
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\nGenetic Variation and Mutations\n

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\nYoung scientists demonstrate their creativity while completing several activities, to assess genetic variations and mutations. Instructors provide a list of options and scientists choose to write a comic strip, create a book,...\n
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\nBCR-ABL: Cancer Protein Structure and Function\n

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\nHow do scientists discover treatments for cancer? A presentation and accompanying worksheet explain how one cancer spreads and a theory of how to stop it. It details the trials and relapses after using the medication. Scholars learn...\n
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\n\"Mutations\n\n
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\nMutations and Gene Regulation\n

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\nTeenaged 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.\n
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\nTherapy for Color Blindness\n

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\nCould a virus be the key to reversing color blindness in humans? Some researchers believe so, and have even tested it out on monkeys. Learn more about the experiment and its effects in a short video that could accompany a lesson on gene...\n
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\nAP: Chapter 17: From Gene to Protein\n

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\nBiology learners describe the metabolic pathways and the transcription and translation of genetic information. They will party on the last page as they trace the flow of information through a large and colorful diagram.\n
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\n\"Something Old, Something New...\"\n

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\nYoung scientists learn about DNA replication through a video and model creation. They answer analysis questions before exploring the role of mutations and then complete a summative assessment.\n
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\nExamples of Natural Selection\n

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\nViewers explore real-world examples of both evolution and natural selection as the instructor discusses changes to the environment, mutations causing changes in phenotypes and changing the fitness in organisms, and how humans are...\n
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\nNatural Selection\n

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\nBetween 1968 and 2002, the total number of peppered moths decreased by almost two thirds, although scientists do now know why. In the 10th video of the series, the instructor defines evolution as any changes to a gene pool. Scholars then...\n
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\n\"Mutations\n\n
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\nMutations Are Changes in Genetic Information\n

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\nA red delicious apple tree with a simple mutation means we now benefit from the existence of golden delicious apples. Learn how simple mutations change genetic information in DNA sequences. Using biographies, videos, and animations,...\n
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\nTri Nucleotide Repeat\n

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\nMutations often lead to genetic disorders. The tri-nucleotide repeat leads to an expansion of DNA thanks to errors in the process of DNA replication. Using the informative video, scholars identify genetic disorders related to this error...\n
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\nDesign 'Y'er Genes\n

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\nHow do changes in DNA affect an organism? Scholars explore chromosomes, genes, DNA, and mutations by modeling the DNA of a strawberry. They build a DNA model, then manipulate it to show how changing the genes transforms the strawberry...\n
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\nUnit 3: Genetic Variation\n

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\nWhat happens when genes change? Junior genetic investigators examine the effects of mutation in the third unit of a four-part Biotechnology series. Individuals discover the types of mutations through a series of PowerPoints, then partner...\n
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\nPart 1: How Does New Genetic Information Evolve? Point Mutations\n

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\nEvery child born has roughly 70 point mutations. The video explains what point mutations are and how they are passed from generation to generation. The narrator includes several examples of beneficial point mutations leading to entirely...\n
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\nDamage to DNA Leads to Mutation\n

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\nWhile our bodies have incredible capabilities to repair damage, some mutations accumulate and lead to disease. Follow the life of a DNA mutation using a computer-generated animation. The narrator explains the impact of radiation,...\n
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\nStalking the Genetic Basis of a Trait\n

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\nNeed an a-maize-ing lesson to show your class how regulatory genes work? If you use the well-written resource, they'll be all ears! Biology scholars discover the gene responsible for the evolution of the modern-day corn plant through a...\n
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\n\"Evolution\n\n
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\nEvolution Study Guide\n

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\nThirty short-answer questions comprise this detailed review of evolution theory. Many of the questions ask scholars to define vocabulary. Because short answers are required, this worksheet will take some time to complete. You could give...\n
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\nWhere Do Genes Come From?\n

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\nNo, you didn't get your genes from the local clothing store. Learn where they really come from by watching this video as it explores how the genes found in all plants and animals today have arisen over...\n
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\nUV, Mutations, and DNA Repair\n

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\nHow effective are cells at repairing UV damage? An inquiry-based lesson has learners experiment with organism by exposing them to various levels of UV light and then examining their DNA after a period of time. Pupils test different...\n
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\nAP: Chapter 23: The Evolution of Populations\n

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\nHow and why do populations change over time? AP biology aces explore this question by completing this assignment. They write the answers to 21 questions regarding population genetics, stability, genetic drift, polymorphism, and...\n
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\nLactase Persistence: Evidence for Selection\n

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\nWhat's the link between lactase persistence and dairy farming? Biology scholars analyze data to find evidence of the connection, then relate this to human adaptation. Working individually and in small groups, learners view short video...\n
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\nEbola: Disease Detectives\n

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\nHow did the Ebola virus first infect humans? Young virologists examine genetic sequences from the 2014 Sierra Leone outbreak to find similarities during a riveting activity. Following similar methods used by MIT and Harvard, partners...\n
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\nMutations in DNA\n

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