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- 9th - 12th
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Students interpret different DNA fingerprints, then do a jigsaw activity to explore other uses of DNA forensics. They listen to a radio program about using DNA as evidence and discuss the limitations of and problems with DNA testing. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students study DeoxyriboNucleic Acid or commonly known as DNA and discover importance of DNA strand, chromosomes, and genes. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students design a time line to inform and educate people about the history of DNA practical applications. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students perform different activites about DNA for a week in order to celebrate DNA Week and raise their awareness of DNA. The teacher is provided with a different theme for each day. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students describe the structure of DNA and its components and can comprehend that real DNA and its cartoon representation are very different. They are able to link DNA to genetic make-up. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students research the historical development of DNA research. They complete the DNA Restriction Analysis lab at Cold Spring Harbor Lab. Students discuss the Nobel Laureates who have worked at the lab. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students will demonstrate knowledge of the structure of DNA by constructing simple models of DNA with materials given to them in class. They will also discover that some female scientists such as Rosalind Franklin have not been given proper credit for their discoveries and they will apply their feelings on this matter to a three hundred-word essay. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students explore how present biotechnology has evolved. They create a timeline is included referencing major scientists and major events in history which have led to our current examineing and use. A teacher timeline is included. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students study DNA by isolating it from plant tissue. They determine the purpose of each step in the isolation procedure as it relates to the physical and biochemical characteristics of the genetic material Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students experiment with DNA by isolating it from plant tissue. They investigate whole onions to prepare DNA. They complete the experiment to examine the structural characteristics of DNA. Full Review »
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