Students synthesize information gathered from the web on reading the DNA code. In this upper-level biology lesson, students use an online resource to gain information about DNA codes and then create posters on what they have learned....

Students practice writing and decoding secret messages before discussing DNA and its role as a code for making proteins. They translate DNA into RNA and identify the sequence of amino acids to find a secret message. An interactive...

Learners examine Morse code and how it is used.  In this secret codes instructional activity students decode messages, make their own codes and have other learners crack the code.    

Ninth graders explore protein synthesis. In this DNA lesson students complete a worksheet and a DNA lab activity. 

Students examine protein synthesis and how DNA is transcribed.   In this investigative lesson students play a role in the messenger RNA when it creates nucleotides. 

Students discuss the steps of protein synthesis before acting out the process as a class. They are assigned specific roles and receive an instruction card and get materials listed in order to perform their role. Students switch roles...

Learners investigate the progression of discoveries that have led to the genetics knowledge that scientists currently have. They determine how genetic experiments disproved previous theories on inheritance.