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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Discovery of the Structure of Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the structure of DNA double helix and how it was discovered. Learn about the work of Chargaff, Watson and Crick, Wilkins, and Franklin.
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Other

Royal Society of Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
Dedicated to those who are committed to the study of the biological science field, the Society of Biology presents current research and news about a variety of topics involving the life sciences.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Discovery of Cells: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains how cells were first discovered, and introduces scientists that were a vital part of this discovery. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Discovery of Cells."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Discovery of Cells: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains how cells were first discovered, and introduces scientists that were a vital part of this discovery. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Discovery of Cells."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Discovery of Cells: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains how cells were first discovered, and introduces scientists that were a vital part of this discovery. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Discovery of Cells."
Activity
University of Arizona

The Biology Project: Which Scientists?

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief tutorial on the contributions of a few of the DNA scientists. Part of a larger "Biology Project" learning series.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Engineering Nature: Dna Visualization and Manipulation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to genetic techniques such as DNA electrophoresis and imaging technologies used for molecular and DNA structure visualization. In the field of molecular biology and genetics, biomedical engineering plays an...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Restriction Enzymes and Dna Fingerprinting

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The discovery of restriction enzymes and their applications in DNA analysis has proven to be essential for biologists and chemists. This instructional activity focuses on restriction enzymes and their applications to DNA analysis and DNA...
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Other

Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History: Operation Ruby Throat

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Be amazed at how these beautiful birds can be used to help students learn about science, math, geography and culture. Site is the most comprehensive one available about hummingbird natural history.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Genetic Code

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how genetic code links groups of nucleotides in an mRNA to amino acids in a protein. Also learn about start codons, stop codons, and reading frame.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Dna, the Genetic Material

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] DNA is the genetic material in your cells passed on to you from your parents and determines your characteristics. Learn about transformation and how DNA was...
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BBC

Bbc: New 'Living Fossil' Identified

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the recent discovery of the the new species of coelacanth living off the coast of Indonesia.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Influences on Darwin

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] When Darwin returned to England at the end of his voyage, he did not rush to announce his discoveries. He did not want to present any ideas unless he had strong...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Basic and Applied Science

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Science can be "basic" or "applied." The goal of basic science is to understand how things work. Basic science is the source of most scientific theories. Applied...