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- 4th
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Students create analogies in poster format between a cell's organelles and their school. For example, students coul say a cell's mitochondria is like the cafeteria, both are a source of energy. 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 investigate these fundamental chemical and cellular processes. They recognize the long-term danger that comes from a diet of fast food, chips, and soda, realize that avoiding diabetes is their responsibility, and establish healthy ways of living. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students demonstrate a basic understanding of the molecular basis of heredity. They discuss the chemical and structural properties of DNA and explain how genetic information is encoded in genes, replicated, transcribed and translated into proteins. 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 »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students use analogies to show the relationships among cell, nucleus, genes, chromosome, ribosome, replication, mitosis, transcription, translation, DNA, RNA, amino acids and proteins, genotype, phenotype, and genetics vs. environmental causes of cell defects. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students compare the process of protein synthesis in an analogy. They simulate the process of protein synthesis kinesthetically using index cards and write a paragraph to explain the process. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students participate in a teacher-guided activity to teach about protein synthesis. Student roles include one person as the DNA molecule, another is a single stranded sequence of complementary mRNA. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students receive zip-top bags with illustrations of organelles and note cards containing definitions of organelles. They view an egg along with a picture of the E. Coli Bacterium. Students discus similarities and differences in the cells. Students discuss the difference of plant and animal cells. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students develop a concept of the relative size of objects in the nanoscale. They complete an internet assignment using the website,"Scaling the Universe to Your Desktop". Using analogies to common objects they get an appreciation for the size of a nanometer. Full Review »
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