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This DNA lesson plan also includes:
- NGSS Alignment
- Teacher Preparation Notes Archaea (.doc)
- Teacher Preparation Notes Cheek Cells (.pdf)
- Teacher Preparation Notes Cheek Cells (.doc)
- Student Handout Archaea (.pdf)
- Student Handout Archaea (.doc)
- Student Handout Cheek Cells (.pdf)
- Student Handout Cheek Cells (.doc)
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Get up close and personal with DNA! A two-part hands-on activity has learners extract DNA from a small organism and then their own cheek cells. Scholars then explore DNA replication using questions to guide their analyses.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the learning goals to create an assessment to follow the activity
Classroom Considerations
- Allow time to gather and prepare the necessary materials prior to the lesson
- Pupils should have a basic understanding of the structure of proteins prior to the activity
Pros
- Highlights and defines all new vocabulary
- Teacher guide provides helpful tips to plan for instruction
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- None