Browse results: Molecular Mechanisms of DNA
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Deadly Letters: The Anthrax MysteryIn this media rich lesson plan from NOVA scienceNOW, student teams investigate a fictional anthrax case by modeling DNA sequencing and tracking down the guilty lab. |
9-12 |
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DNA AnalysisStudents interpret DNA fingerprints and learn how DNA analysis is changing the way we fight crime and disease. |
6-8 |
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Ethical Issues in the Human Genome ProjectStudents work in teams to analyze a case study that raises arguments for and against patenting genetic code. They explore the implications of DNA databases, genetic screening and gene modification. |
9-12 |
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The Expression of Genetic InformationIn this media-rich lesson, students explore the preservation and expression of genetic information within the cell. They analyze a short DNA sequence, translate an RNA sequence, and relate a sequence difference to a particular trait. |
9-12 |
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The Human Genome ProjectStudents learn about the Human Genome Project: the process, the functions of sections of DNA code, how knowledge of the human genome is being applied to medicine, and about genetic variation. |
9-12 |
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Molecular Evidence for Evolutionary RelationshipsStudents learn about the evolutionary relationship between humans and other organisms by comparing amino acid sequences in cytochrome c from a variety of species. |
9-12 |
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DNA and Protein Synthesis in the CellStudents learn about DNA replication, protein synthesis, molecular genetics and proteins in the human body. |
9-12 |
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Risky GeneticsIn this lesson from NOVA scienceNOW, students explore genetic testing for specific diseases, and consider the pros and cons of discovering a person's genotype for a particular disease. |
9-12 |
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What’s On My Skin?In this lesson, based on the Science Friday segment Life on Our Skin, students will formulate a hypothesis about which area of skin on their bodies may have the most or least amount or kinds of bacteria. |
6-8 |
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