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Protein Factory
Students examine protein synthesis and how DNA is transcribed.  In this investigative activity students play a role in the messenger RNA when it creates nucleotides.Â
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Protein
Learners examine protein, what it is and how it functions in the body. In this protein lesson students study the food pyramid, what a protein is and what it does.Â
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Nutrient Biochemistry
In this proteins activity, students review how amino acids are sequenced to determine types of proteins. Students also review how proteins are used by the body. This activity has 2 drawing and 24 fill in the blank statements.
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Cell & Developmental Biology
In this biology learning exercise, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to cells and developmental biology. There are 54 biology terms located in the word search.
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PLO A Word Search Puzzle
In this science learning exercise, students look for the solutions to the word search while focusing upon the vocabulary that is related to lipids and proteins.
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Spelling Rules for "IE' and "EI"
In this grammar instructional activity, students identify and locate vocabulary words that apply to the spelling rules for "ie" and "ei." There are 30 words located in the word search.
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Protein Exploration
Twelfth graders examine protein shapes through a computer program that can be downloaded off the Internet. The program allows students to see how proteins look when viewed with X-ray crystallography.
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Scientist Simulation
Students imagine themselves working as research scientists completing the end-steps of a molecular research project and interpreting the data. They compare the gene sequences of normal and abnormal mice and evaluate the protein product...
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Extraction of DNA from Onion
Students experiment with DNA by isolating it from plant tissue. They investigate whole onions to prepare DNA. They complete the experiment to examine the structural characteristics of DNA.
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Creative Expressions--Protein Synthesis
Students explore protein synthesis. They create a three dimensional, model of protein synthesis depicting all of the processes involved. Students create an oral presentation.
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Effects of pH on Organic Molecules
High schoolers investigate the effects of an acid and a base on the structure of milk protein. They observe the changes to droplets of milk when adding ammonia and lemon juice and relate the changes to old, curdled milk. An extension...
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Proteins Expressed At Different Stages
Students investigate protein electrophoresis in a lab setting. Full laboratory equipment is needed and safety should be taught. The level of prior knowledge needed to perform lab is high and is ideal for an honors class.
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Teaching Students How to Read the Protein Concentration in a Sample
Students work together to identify proteins in different samples. They calculate the protein concentration in those samples as well. They complete discussion questions to end the lesson.
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Antisense Oligonucleotide Therapy
Students conduct Internet research on Antisense Oligonucleotide Therapy. They design a puzzle to represent these processes, read and summarize an article, conduct research, and design a theoretical experimental procedure.
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Get Fit for Yosemite - Nutrition
Learners demonstrate an understanding of healthy eating habits and of following a fitness program. They visit Yosemite Institute.
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Kitchen Calculations
Pupils compare eggs to other foods as a cost-effective protein source. They use formulas to determine prices in a worksheet and in local newspaper ads.
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Did You Get the Message?
Seventh graders investigate the concept of coding in everyday life from past to present in an audio activity using Morse Code. They study the mechanics of the genetic code.