Helical Structure Teacher Resources

What would you be if you were attached to another object by an inclined plane wrapped helically around an axis? In this fourth presentation that covers work and simple machines, young physicists look at Newtons and Joules as...

In this vector function worksheet, 12th graders identify a helix and a smooth curve. They find the equation of the tangent line to a helical curve. This two-page worksheet contains examples, explanations and approximately four problems.

Introduce your classes to a fourth state of matter! Liquid crystals have a colorful sheen that changes based on different physical factors. Learners use this information to create a liquid crystal thermometer where the color of the...

Explore the beginnings of the theory to explain DNA replication using an eye-catching animation. Scholars view a simple rendition of DNA replication with an explanation of the first theories suggesting its existence. The animation shows...

In this organic chemistry worksheet, students solve 20 problems including isomer structure, functional groups, types of reactions and the polymers that make up the structures of organic molecules.

How did scientists unravel the mystery of an ancient beaver species? An engaging video from a well-written biology playlist discusses the discovery of strange spiral fossils found in Nebraska farm country. Junior paleontologists examine...

In this DNA worksheet, learners read about the DNA replication process, step by step. Then students complete 1 multiple choice and 4 short answer questions.

Young scholars examine amino acids and discuss the properties of side chains.  In this proteins lesson students demonstrate the foldings of peptides.

In this transportation-related words connect the dots and write instructional activity, students trace 15 transportation-related words 2 times each. Students match the 15 words to the pictures of the appropriate words.

Students view a variety of scientific images and animations. They explore the world of science and visual art. Students enrich their knowledge through animation examinations of thoughts and feelings and awesome color rainbows of...

Students study genes, DNA and medical research. They watch "The Code of Life" video and answer discussion questions regarding the transcription and translation of DNA and how errors in these processes and mutations in DNA can produce...

In this nutrient biochemistry activity, students complete the blanks with information about nucleic acids and the process. Students also draw a figure referenced in the text given.

For a man whose career involved the entire known universe, John Kraus had a remarkably insular upbringing. He was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and earned his bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in physics, all at the...

Read a history of the discovery and study of DNA and its structure. Links to a graphic, other references, and classroom activities.

Access Excellence provides an interesting graphic which shows the helical structure of DNA from the molecular to chromosomal scale.

This narrated animation schematically shows the process of protein synthesis. [3 min, 24 sec]

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the structure of viruses and variations in virus shapes such as cylindrical, icosahedral, complex, or enveloped.

Explore Rosalind Franklin's legacy as a pioneering woman in STEM in this media gallery from the American Masters film Decoding Watson. Biologists and historians of science examine the prejudices Franklin faced, how the climate in...

Provides real world examples of symmetry in architecture, including pictures of each kind of symmetry, examples, acknowledgements, and a bibliography.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers variations in virus shapes.

The structure of a machine's parts in relation to one another and the proper functioning of the machine itself, applies not just to the machines is, but also to the ones at work inside our bodies. These molecular machines, called...

Visit this resource for commentary on several subjects related to archery: arrow weight, arrow speed, bow style, bow equipment, broadheads, arrow types, and more.

PredictProtein is a service for sequence analysis, structure and function prediction. When you submit any protein sequence PredictProtein retrieves similar sequences in the database and predicts aspects of protein structure and function....