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Activity
Exploratorium

Secret Codon - Write a Message in DNA

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
String up a message. Pupils string together colored beads to code a word or short phrase. Each color represents one of the four DNA bases. Using a combination of three bases, learners create an amino acid that stand for each letter of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Protein Synthesis

For Students 9th - 12th
In this protein synthesis worksheet, students identify the proper amino acids given the mRNA codons. They also identify the mRNA codon given the DNA code and the amino acid it codes for. Students answer questions about protein synthesis.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Protein Synthesis

For Students 9th - 12th
For this protein synthesis worksheet, learners use a given strand of DNA to write the complimentary base pairs. They transcribe the message to the RNA and then they translate the message into the proper amino acids using the codons on...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Codons

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this codon worksheet, students use a table showing codons in mRNA to determine how mutations will affect amino acid sequences. This worksheet has 4 fill in the blank and 2 short answer questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Protein Synthesis Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
Future geneticists use base pairing rules to build DNA and RNA polypeptide strands, and then explain both transcription and translation. Although the chains themselves are a little blurry, there is plenty of room in them for learners to...
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Curated OER

Genes, DNA, and Mutations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
With paper DNA patterns, budding biologists model translation and base-pair substitution within sequences. Through these activities, they examine how mutations can result in genetic disorders. The modeling that occurs is an enlightening...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Codon Bingo

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars participate in a stimulating game that involves deciphering the genetic code. They practice transcription and translation of codons while playing the game.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

DNA Cut and Paste Activity

For Students 9th - 11th
Here is a cut and paste activity worksheet designed for older learners. They fill in the blank with information about the composition of DNA, then create a DNA strand with its complimentary nucleotide chain.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

DNA

For Students 9th
In this DNA worksheet, 9th graders read a brief excerpt pertaining to the genetic code and identify how proteins know which cell to create. Then they use the genetic code dictionary to draw a diagram showing the codons for an imaginary...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

DNA Coloring - Transcription and Translation

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this DNA worksheet, students review the transcription and translation processes. Students label and color the different parts of a DNA strand. This worksheet has 7 fill in the blank questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Protein Synthesis: Translation

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this translation worksheet, students color in the process of protein synthesis which includes codon, anticodon, mRNA, and tRNA.
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Lesson Plan
Science 4 Inquiry

The Monster Mash

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scientists create monsters by applying their knowledge of transcription and translation. They randomly find the DNA, assign it a codon, and build monsters piece by piece. 
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Worksheet
Beacon Learning Center

Decoding DNA

For Students 9th - 12th
DNA decoding becomes a detective activity using this activity that has scientists color-coding Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, and Thymine and using a decoder sheet to unveil a DNA riddle through the amino acids. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

How DNA Controls the Workings of the Cell

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this DNA worksheet, students compare the DNA sequence of a human and a cow to complete 4 fill in the blank questions and 4 short answer questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Nucleic Acids Worksheet

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this nucleic acids worksheet, students answer twelve questions about DNA and RNA and their structures. They also identify bases in a sequence of DNA that would be transcribed.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Genetics 3 Translation

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders first summarize the process of translation, and then they identify and restate the processes of DNA replication, transcription, and translation in their own words. They also define the purpose of each and identify what the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

RNA and Gene Expression

For Students 9th - 10th
In this RNA and gene expression worksheet, students match the letter of the description that best matches the term as it relates to gene expression. Students also answer questions as it relates to the process of transcription and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Genes and Chromosomes

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this DNA activity, students will review vocabulary about the structure and characteristics of DNA and the processes of replication and mutation. 3 true or false questions, 6 matching questions, 5 fill in the blank statements.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Genetic Vocabulary

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this genetics worksheet, learners compare structures of molecules, compare the function of genetic enzymes, and compare transcription and translation. This worksheet has 2 multiple choice and 20 matching questions.
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Interactive
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

DNA Words Are Three Letters Long

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
DNA writes 64 different words but only codes for 20 different amino acids. Budding scientists learn about where each of these numbers come from and why they aren't equal with an online interactive. The resource explains the research, the...
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Interactive
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

A Gene Is a Discrete Sequence of DNA Nucleotides

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Frederick Sanger won two Nobel prizes for protein sequencing and DNA sequencing. Young scientists learn about Dr. Sanger's research and amazing discoveries. They read an article and a biography, view videos and animations, and apply...
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Genetic Variation and Mutations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scientists demonstrate their creativity while completing several activities, to assess genetic variations and mutations. Instructors provide a list of options and scientists choose to write a comic strip, create a book, construct a...
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Lesson Plan
Serendip

The Molecular Biology of Mutations and Muscular Dystrophy

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Different types of mutations cause unique types and degrees of muscular dystrophy. Scholars learn about the types of mutations and the impact on the body. They compare the location of the mutations and draw conclusions about how it is...
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Lesson Plan
Agriculture in the Classroom

Design 'Y'er Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How do changes in DNA affect an organism? Scholars explore chromosomes, genes, DNA, and mutations by modeling the DNA of a strawberry. They build a DNA model, then manipulate it to show how changing the genes transforms the strawberry...

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