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Nucleic Acid
In this chromosome activity students complete a crossword puzzle by answering questions on DNA, nucleic acids, nucleotides and RNA.
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DNA
Learners explore the basics of DNA and its history. In this DNA lesson students extract DNA from fruits and understand how it is used in forensics.
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Ladders of Life
Students explore the field of genetics. They examine four basic traits. Students demonstrate their knowledge of phenotype and genotype by charting their personal traits. Students compelte a Meiosis chart. From the chart results,...
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Building a Model DNA
Students explain the function of DNA in the body. In this biology lesson plan, students build a DNA model using simple materials. They demonstrate how bases pair up in the helix.
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DNA Fingerprinting
Pupils experiment with chromatography as a technique which is similar to electrophoresis that scientists use to identify DNA samples.
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DNA the Easy Way (and "Gram Stain" Without the Mess)
Learners visualize DNA from cells and explain the basis and importance of the Gram-stain reaction and to perform the KOH test equivalent.
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DNA!
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to DNA. There are 29 biology terms located in the word search.