Curated OER
Squirrel Islands
In this adaptations worksheet, students read about 3 species that have changed over time to adapt to their environment. Students design a squirrel that has adapted to an island habitat that students are assigned. They describe the...
Curated OER
Mutations and Genetic Change
In this genetic mutations worksheet, learners compare and contrast different types of mutations including point mutations, silent mutations, and frameshift mutations. This worksheet has 5 matching, 4 fill in the blank, and 3 short answer...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Types of Mutation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Everyone has mutations. Mutations are essential for evolution to occur. This tutorial defines mutations and explains the different types: somatic mutations, germline...
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Acadia University: Class Notes on Mutation
These class notes from a Microbiology course at Acadia University outline point mutations, frameshift mutations, mutagens, mutation rate, and mutant isolation. A good way to review already learned concepts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Mutation Types
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Surveys different types of mutations.
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Univ. Of Maryland: Master of Chemical and Life Sciences: Dna Bracelets [Pdf]
Using a bead-bracelet simulation, construct a sequence of amino acids. Then, discover the effects of silent, point, and frameshift mutations.