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...

The dengue virus looks like a ball with multiple layers. View an animation of each layer while hearing a description of its properties, from the outer symmetrical units to the lipid envelope, the capsid, and finally the RNA genome.

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

Pupils spend the lesson plan 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 plan, they share their knowledge on the...

Seeing is believing! Viewers observe the latest in technology—the ability to watch as a protein molecule searches for the appropriate binding site on a DNA molecule! A short video follows transcription factors SOX2 and OCT4 in their...

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.

Compare protein fragments, count amino acids, and use the information to explore common ancestry. The resource mentions a student worksheet, however, a separate printable worksheet is not provided. The exercises are written into the...