The Mad Pursuit Search for the Structure of DNA

Tenth graders study DNA and RNA sequences and transcribe then into amino acids.  For this investigative lesson students research the Internet to find related proteins to amino acids.

Students read about biology by completing several worksheets. In this cell structure lesson, students identify the main differences between plant cells and animal cells and answer fill in the blank worksheet questions. Students utilize...

Learners study the history of DNA and how to extract it. For this genetic lesson students complete a DNA experiment using bacteria.

High schoolers spend the lesson reviewing for their Genetics exam. In groups, they compare and contrast the structures of DNA and RNA and discuss how DNA can cause mutations. To end the lesson, they share their knowledge on the...

How does HIV operate at the molecular level? Pupils discover the progression from a healthy immune cell to one infected with HIV, watch an animation of the HIV life cycle, and finally identify each of the stages with illustrations on...

Students study DNA research and genetic engineering. Also, they learn why diversity among people are important.

Students investigate different purposes for manipulating DNA. After reviewing the structure and functions of DNA, students explore topics related to the use or manipulation of DNA and the potential benefits and problems, later making a...

Students investigate the applications of DNA fingerprinting, They read crime scenarios and using the details of the crime and laboratory experimentation decide the suspects guilt or innocence.

Seventh graders discuss each stage of mitosis, search Internet to find web site containing animation of mitosis, and complete PowerPoint project to present to classmates.