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Groovy DNA Beads
Learners create models of DNA and RNA using string and beads. They use beads representing the four nitrogenous bases of DNA to create a portion of a strand of DNA, and it's corresponding RNA. Then, students examine how many of their...
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RNA
Students 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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Protein Synthesis
For this biology worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 35 questions on protein synthesis. They identify the different parts of the cell involved in the process.
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Construction of a Hemoglobin Gene
Students see how eight pairs of triplets are equivalent to part of a gene and control a part of heredity. They comprehend how blood corpuscles manufacture normal hemoglobin. Students already comprehend that genes control the synthesis...
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The Three Types of RNA
In this biology instructional activity, students identify and describe the three types of RNA, messenger, transfer, and ribosomal RNA. Then they write the key features of molecules of RNA for each form.
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DNA and RNA Exercises
For this protein synthesis worksheet, students answer 14 short answer questions about the process of making proteins from DNA.
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Scientist Simulation
Students envision the work of a research scientist, and the relationship between molecular biology and medicine. This activity allows students to imagine themselves working as research scientists by asking them to complete the end-steps...
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CONSTRUCTION OF A HEMOGLOBIN GENE
Students use research to see how eight pairs of triplets are equivalent to part of a gene and control a part of heredity. They also understand how red blood corpuscles manufacture normal hemoglobin.
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Scientist Simulation
Learners imagine themselves working as research scientists completing the end-steps of a molecular research project and interpreting the data. They compare the gene sequences of normal and abnormal mice and evaluate the protein product...
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Whose DNA Is That?
Students investigate the use of technology in order to identify different sequences of amino acids by using online web tools. They enhance problem solving skills with amino acid identification skills and strengthening comfort with using...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Codon Chart
Explains the workings of the codon translation chart which provides the keys to the structure of amino acids. Includes a widget where one can input a nucleotide triplet combination and see which amino acid it represents. Includes RNA and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Nucleic Acids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Online activity covers the structure and function of nucleic acids. Students will learn about nucleotides, the different types of nitrogenous bases, and the...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: What Is a Stop Codon?
A stop codon is a nucleotide triplet in messenger RNA that signals the end of a protein during the translation process. Read about how this works, the different types of stop codons, and how a mutation can sometimes occur.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Start Codon
A start codon is a nucleotide triplet in a genetic sequence that occurs at the start of a protein's synthesis. Read about how this works and how a mutation can sometimes occur.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Genetic Code
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Translation
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Translation involves translating the language of nucleotides to the language of amino acids. During this activity, translation in protein synthesis is explored along...
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Gene Translation: Rna to Protein
Very good description of the process of translation with a good graphic to go along with it. Includes a chart classifying all of the RNA Codons.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Dna and Genes
On this site, students learn about DNA and genes in the science of biology including the deoxyribonucleic acid molecule, nucleotides, codons, and interesting facts.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Biomolecules: Dna: Dna Structure and Function
Provides detailed explanation of DNA's structure and function. Includes illustrations.