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DNA Technology PPTDNA Technology PPT
Publisher
Biology Junction
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
30 mins
Number of Slides
31
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DNA Technology

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One of the first biotechnology breakthroughs occurred in 1982 with the creation of synthetic insulin. Young scientists learn about DNA technology with a presentation and accompanying worksheet. It focuses on DNA extraction and sequencing, cloning, the human genome project, and genetic engineering.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

dna, dna extraction, cloning, the human genome project, genetic engineering

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Pick one of the many ethical issues surrounding DNA technology and assign an argumentative paper
  • Perform a DNA extraction lab in class

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior understanding of DNA structure and function

Pros

  • Worksheet exactly follows presentation order
  • Introduces many related but diverse topics in a cohesive way

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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