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Born of Blood

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use a large Punnett Square and infer how genes determine blood types.  In this blood type lesson students predict blood types and demonstrate how Punnett Squares are related to genes and chromosomes. 
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Dragon Genetics Lab-Principles of Mendelian Genetics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students study genetic traits using popsicle sticks as chromosomes. In this biology lesson, students explain how traits are inherited from parents. They differentiate dominant and recessive genes.
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How Cells Duplicate and Why Where Something Can Go Wrong

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the function of a cell and cell division.  In this investigative instructional activity students construct a 3-D model of a DNA molecule.
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Reading the Code

For Students 9th - 12th
For this DNA worksheet, students access a website to read about the scientists who make significant contributions to the DNA puzzle. Students complete 7 short answer questions based on the reading. Then students complete 3 short answer...
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Lost Tribes of Israel

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the issues involved with using DNA evidence in a courtroom trial. They read and discuss a case study of a particular trial, conduct research, and role-play a jury by reporting their verdict and discussing how they...
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Using VNTR Analysis to Identify Guilt at a Crime Scene

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers collect DNA from cheek cells. They compare and contrast the processes of DNA replication and PCR. They discuss how this information can be used to determine guilt at crime scenes.
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More Basic Biotechnology Tools

For Teachers 7th - 12th
You can use these slides to explain the many complicated steps of the Polymerase Chain Reaction. The diagnostic and forensic uses of gel electrophoresis are detailed. This PowerPoint could be used to communicate facts, or to prompt...
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Biotechnology

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
A continuous cascade of information comes through this PowerPoint on biotechnology. The topic is defined, a history is presented, and basic genetic engineering techniques are explained. The topic is covered in an objective manner,...
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DNA - The Double Helix

For Students 9th - 12th
For this DNA worksheet, students read information about DNA and messenger RNA. Then students complete 16 short answer questions and color 2 images.
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DNA Technology

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this DNA technology worksheet, students will review 12 vocabulary words relating to the uses and results of DNA technology in this crossword puzzle.
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Biology Word Search Puzzle

For Students 10th - 12th
In this biology word search worksheet, students search for 29 words that are located in a word bank at the bottom of the page. They find words such as chromosomes, alleles, DNA, and populations.
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Extraction of DNA from Onion

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars experiment with DNA by isolating it from plant tissue. They investigate whole onions to prepare DNA. They complete the experiment to examine the structural characteristics of DNA.
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Ghost in Your Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore DNA microarrays. In this genetics lesson plan, students model DNA microarrays that are used by scientists. Students work to determine levels of breast cancer genes in patients. They will determine the treatment required...
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Chromosome Fusion

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students see how patterns can reveal events of the past, thereby merging elements of both experimental and historical science.
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Reebops a Model "Organism" for Teaching Genetics Concepts

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Reebops are cute, marshmallow-based creatures that can be used to teach inheritance. Beginning biologists draw strips of paper that represent chromosomes from two envelopes, one for the father, and one for the mother. Each parent...
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An Inventory of My Traits

For Students 5th - 7th
In this biology activity, learners identify and describe a number of easily observable genetic traits and compare the traits they have with other students. Then they identify and describe that some traits are common while others are not...
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Genetics

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this worksheet, students will answer 4 fill in the blank statements about Mendelian inheritance and meiosis. Then students will use Punnett squares to answer three short answer questions. Students will match 8 genetics vocabulary...
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RNA

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners explain how cells reproduce. In this biology lesson, students transcribe and translate a gene. They discuss and compare their answers in class.
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Biotechnology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The metaphors used here to describe the "cut and paste" procedures for genetic engineering will really help your biologists in their understanding of restriction enzymes and DNA.  The uses of genes that are isolated and incorporated...
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Control of Eukaryotic Genes

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Covering the molecular interactions involved with DNA packing and the control of gene activity in depth, this slideshow is useful for higher-level biology students. The biochemical components of protein translation are diagrammed and...
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Introductory Bacteria and Virus Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th
Compare and contrast eukaryotes, prokaryotes, and viruses with a chart and a Venn diagram. Beginning microbiologists consider motility, reproductive ability, DNA content, and the presence of organelles. They write short answers to...
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What Do Genes Look Like?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders describe the basic structure of the DNA molecule. They identify what an inherited trait is and how it can be determined by one or more genes. Finally, 7th graders identify that plant and animal cells contain several...
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Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the difference between a gene, DNA, chromatid, and chromosome. They predict how changes in chromosome number or structure affect development. Students discuss what causes genetic disorders. They view a PowerPoint that...
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Biology Demos

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in biology demos. In this biology activity, students explain how energy is released in the ATP cycle. They demonstrate DNA replication process.

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