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- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students compare three languages with the three languages of a cell. They examine the basis constituents of DNA, RNA and proteins. They research the history of the discovery of DNA as the genetic material. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students correctly match RNA base pairs to their complimentary DNA bases. They draw a picture of a ribosome and illustrate/explain how mRNA interacts with tRNA to form an amino acid sequence. Students complete a worksheet that focuses on the events of transcription and translation and the order of these events. They match mRNA codons with their corresponding amino acids (genetic code). Students explain the importance of start and stop condons in translation. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate DNA strands. They study the sequence to determine if it is DNA or RNA and write the mRNA nucleotide sequence. After stringing the beads together to create the mRNA sequence they translate it into an amino acid sequence and compare the amino acids string to the DNA sequence. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students compare and contrast the structure of RNA and DNA.They summarize the process of transcription and translation. The lesson uses an inquiry model and the use of codes in DNA. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students identify the structure and characteristics of ribonucleic acid. They discuss protein synthesis. Students copy down the questions over protein synthesis and RNA. They complete the questions that are posted on the overhead. Students discuss the major differences between DNA and RNA. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students watch a five minute clip from "Jurassic Park" about DNA to introduce the lesson. After taking notes on both DNA and RNA, individuals build DNA and RNA models using pipe cleaners. Venn Diagrams are used to compare and contrast DNA and RNA once models are completed. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 11th - 12th
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Students name the three main types of RNA. They identify the genetic code. Students summarize translation. They are asked: What does it mean to translate a written document into Engligh? Students are given an overview of the process of translation. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the structures of the DNA and RNA molecules. They conduct research using a variety of resources and compile information as a reference during the reconstruction of the DNA and RNA models. Then students put together the models. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 9th
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Students compare and contrast the structure of RNA and DNA by examining photos and exploring the similarities, differences, and the common features of both molecules. They also identify the three forms of RNA. Students then explain the process of transcription and translation by writing their own analysis of each. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students explore the concepts of DNA and RNA. Students discuss the basic principles of DNA and its transcription into RNA and then translation into amino acids. Students work in groups, following given directions, to discover a code and its translation. They discover mutations and how they can occur. Full Review »
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