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- 9th - 12th
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Students write an essay on the basic steps of the DNA replication process accurately enough to show a complete understanding of the subject. Finally, student correctly identify the polarity of the template strand and match the correct base pair sequence Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students examine how cells reproduce themselves, and how chromosomes are copied and distributed. They create chromosomes using paper, yarn, string, and plastic knives, forks and spoons. 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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- 9th - 12th
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Students are able to distinguish between transcription and replication. They are able to distinguish between DNA and RNA. Students name some of the proteins and enzymes used in replication and transcription. They are able comprehend the direction of replication and transcription. Students are able to identify the 3' and 5' ends of the leading and lagging strands. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students create a model of DNA and simulate replication with their models in an activity that uses licorice, colored marshmallows, and toothpicks. Students also label a diagram of replication and indicate major parts of the DNA molecule. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore DNA replication. Beginning with a teacher led discussion, students examine inherited information, genes, and Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid (DNA). As the teacher models the structures of DNA, tells about the contributions of scientists, and explains DNA replication, students take notes. Finally, they draw the structure of DNA and label its parts. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students complete drawings of replication, transcription, and translation in groups. They summarize the process that is taking place into three sentences. Students are asked what is the outcome of transcription? They discuss the outcome of translation. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students summarize the events of DNA replication. They relate the DNA molecule to chromosome structure. Students are asked: What is the purpose of making a photocopy of an article from a journal? They are given an overview of the proces of DNA replication by the teacher. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students engage in the examination of DNA replication and transcription while conducting research using a variety of resources. The components of DNA and RNA are focused upon to illustrate how information is passed while using the models as visual aids. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify what DNA represents and and what are the four types of organic molecules. Then, they identify what would happen if purines could pair with purines and pyrimidines could pair with pyrimidines and the contributions that scientists make. Finally, students describe what DNA replication is and how it works. Full Review »

