TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Twisting Tale of Dna
Video describing the structure and function of the DNA molecule. [4:27] Includes a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
University of California
University of California Museum of Paleontology: Understanding Science: Dna
Find out how the human side of science played a role in the significant discovery of the molecule of life, DNA.
Genome British Columbia
Genome British Columbia: Sequencing
The structure of DNA is explained in detail, and the technology of DNA sequencing.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Inside the Dna
Students conduct their own research to discover and understand the methods designed by engineers and used by scientists to analyze or validate the molecular structure of DNA, proteins and enzymes, as well as basic information about gel...
University of Utah
University of Utah: Dna Mircoarray Virtual Lab
This interactive lab will enhance learning about DNA by virtually translating a gene.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning
At DNA from the Beginning, choose from classical genetics, molecules of genetics, genetic organization and control. Each concept is explained through animation, an image gallery, video interviews, biographies and links.
Other
National Center for Biotechnology Education: Dna50: Cut Out Model
Students construct DNA base pairs using a template. The base pairs can be used to assemble a large-scale DNA strand for the whole class.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Dna: The Book of You
This video explains how DNA works and what it does, relating it to an instruction manual for building an organism. [4:29] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
Other
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council: Discovering Dna
This 51-page booklet is an excellent collection of activities for 11- to 14-year-olds to teach them about DNA. It was designed by Dr Sue Assinder, a molecular geneticist.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna Interactive: Teacher Guide
Teacher resource page provides links to additional teacher materials, the six units, student worksheets and templates that can be used as teachers and students work through the DNA Interactive site.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Nucleic Acids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the structure and function of nucleic acids.
Other
Gene Expression & Regulation
Provides some very straight forward information regarding genetic information an DNA. Find out about synthesizing proteins, the Central Dogma of molecular biology, and much more.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Biochemistry
Problem sets, tutorials, and activities related to biochemistry.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Making a Phylogenetic Tree Lesson Plan
Constructing phylogenetic trees may be a daunting task for students, but this lesson plan is a simulation of what molecular biologists must do to determine relationships. This plan is for students who have a good grasp of DNA structure...
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Structure of the Dna Molecule
Read a history of the discovery and study of DNA and its structure. Links to a graphic, other references, and classroom activities.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Dna Molecule Two Views
Access Excellence provides an excellent graphic showing the structure of the DNA molecule and its components.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna Interactive: Genome
This site is provided for by DNA Interactive. The genome is the entire endowment of genetic information. It is the "Book of life," on an organism. This site demonstrates the methods used to map and sequence the human genome and to...
PBS
Nova: Picturing the Molecules of Life
Retrace the development of our knowledge of nucleic acids by viewing pictures of nucleic acids (both DNA and RNA) taken in 1952, 1973, 1979, 1980, 1984 and 2001.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Dna Sequencing (Dry Lab Activity)
This site is an advanced level hands-on activity to explain the Di-deoxy sequencing of DNA.
PBS
Nova: Journey Into Dna
Investigate the structure and function of DNA using this animated presentation.
PBS
Pbs People and Discoveries: Rosalind Franklin
PBS People and Discoveries offers an excellent, if brief, sketch of Rosalind Franklin's character and life.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: 7 Major Steps of Dna Replication
Explains the structure of DNA and the seven steps that take place during DNA replication. Includes a labeled illustration for each step.
Genome British Columbia
Genome British Columbia: Edible Dna [Pdf]
Students use food (licorice and marshmallows or fruit) to make models of DNA.
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