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Curated OER

Proteins Expressed At Different Stages

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate protein electrophoresis in a lab setting. Full laboratory equipment is needed and safety should be taught. The level of prior knowledge needed to perform lab is high and is ideal for an honors class.
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Curated OER

Bacterium Cells

For Students 6th - 7th
In this bacteria worksheet, students read several elements of bacterium cells, their diet, types, locations, reproduction, resting stages, effects of, and classification. Students also study a cross-section of bacterium cells.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Oops! I Made a Mistake

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study sickle-cell anemia.
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Nature Research

Scitable: Nucleic Acid Structure and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Get an in-depth look at the importance of DNA with this library of information on nucleic acid structure and function. Understand the structure and function of DNA by exploring topics in the chemical structure of DNA, organization of DNA...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Dna Structure and Function: Decoding Watson

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how the structure of DNA relates to its hereditary function in these videos from the American Masters film Decoding Watson. The first video, "DNA Structure and Function," [2:07] can be used with all middle and high school...
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Science Museum, London

Science Museum: Making the Modern World: Dna: Structure and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
The learning module helps students gain a deeper understanding of the structure and function of DNA.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Twisting Tale of Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
Video describing the structure and function of the DNA molecule. [4:27] Includes a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
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Other

University of Cincinnati: Dna Structure and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the history and the science of DNA. Content also examines and considers the possibilities of genetic engineering and mutation.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson presents how the structure and function of nucleic acids pertain to living things. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids."
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Biomolecules: Dna: Dna Structure and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed explanation of DNA's structure and function. Includes illustrations.
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University of Southern California

University of Southern California: Dna Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
A really nice web page devoted to the structure of DNA. Simple information but nice use of graphics to show the molecule. Uses the CHIME plug-in to show the 3-D nature of the helix.
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PBS

Nova: Journey Into Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the structure and function of DNA using this animated presentation.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Interactives Dna: Human Genome: Genes and Transcription

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module where students can learn about the structure and function of DNA. Interactive activities will explore DNA transcription.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids

For Students 9th - 10th
A podcast lesson providing a brief overview of the function of the macromolecules, nucleic acids. [0:38]
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson presents how the structure and function of nucleic acids pertain to living things. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "Structure and Function of Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids."
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Dna Structure and Replication

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how DNA's structure and function was discovered.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Dna Structure and Replication

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Module describes how DNA's structure and function was discovered while summarizing the process of DNA replication. This activity also explains Chargaff's rules and...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Dna Structure and Replication

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how DNA's structure and function was discovered.
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University of Arizona

Biology Project: Cell Cycle and Mitosis Tutorial: Dna Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Tutorial on DNA basics that goes along with an online quiz over the material. Use the naviagation buttons at the bottom of the page to go to the quiz over the material.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Nucleus and Ribosomes

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion in detail of the structure and function of the nucleus and ribosomes of a cell and how they work together in the production of proteins.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 3.4 Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover the structure and function of DNA.
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Other

Acadia University: Structure of Dna and Rna

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Acadia University provides the basic structure of DNA and RNA and a decent compare/contrast between the two.
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Biology: Unit 3: Cell Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
In this third unit of a Biology course, students learn about cells and cell structure. They compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and learn about the specialized structures in a cell and what their functions are. They will also learn...
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University of Oxford (UK)

Univeristy of Oxford: Self Sustaining Chemical Systems: Living Cells

For Students 9th - 10th
36-page tutorial takes a look at the organization of living cells.