Lesson Plan
Serendip

DNA Structure, Function and Replication

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Before a cell replicates, its DNA must replicate. Take advantage of a hands-on guided lesson to teach budding scientists how this happens. Using a set of nucleotide cards, learners become the DNA and work to create matching strands...
Lesson Plan
Serendip

From Gene to Protein via Transcription and Translation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
DNA carries the codes for creating just the right protein. A well-designed lesson leads pupils through the process from start to finish and everywhere in between. Guiding questions with supporting video help scholars understand the...
Activity
National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Genes, Dna, and Mutations

For Students 9th - 10th
A good Access Excellence site with an introduction to the processes of transcription and translation, leading to a student modeling activity.
Activity
National Health Museum

Access Excellence: Dna Molecule Two Views

For Students 9th - 10th
Access Excellence provides an excellent graphic showing the structure of the DNA molecule and its components.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Learning Your A, G, C's (And T, Too)

For Students 6th - 8th
This is a project about the "molecular alphabet" of DNA. With just four "letters," it manages to keep track of the plan for an entire person, and keep a complete copy in nearly every cell. This project will help you start learning this...