Rosalind Franklin Teacher Resources

The first person to discover the structure of DNA is not the person who won the Nobel prize for the discovery. While we know Rosalind Franklin was the first to discover the structure of DNA, her work was shared with others who went on to...

She was robbed! Robbed of her photograph. Robbed of recognition. Robbed of a Nobel prize. Meet Rosalind Franklin, "the woman behind the helix," the DNA double helix, that is, and learn the real story behind the discovery of the structure...

Rosalind Franklin, the Dark Lady of Science, is featured in an intriguing poster that is sure to inspire young scientists.

Students complete a variety of activities as they study the historical story of Rosalind Franklin not receiving credit for her contributions in discovering the structure of DNA.

A card game sheds light on famous women in science. Pairs or small groups collect and exchange color-coded cards. Four cards of the same color make a science lab. The first player to create three labs wins the game! Each card features a...

Students will demonstrate knowledge of the structure of DNA by constructing simple models of DNA with materials given to them in class. They will also discover that some female scientists such as Rosalind Franklin have not been given...

Times have changed—and so have science practices. An introductory lesson plan describing the components of DNA begins with a discussion of the discovery of DNA and its perception in different cultures and genders. Scholars then learn...

Ancient, classical, and modern methods of biotechnological methods are introduced in this science PowerPoint. Students should be interested to see how advanced people have been through the ages in adapting their methods to procure...

Students examine how traits are passed to offspring.  In this genetic reproduction lesson students develop a model of dna and learn about its structure, replication and function.

For this biology worksheet, learners identify the different discoveries and genetics to complete 12 short answer questions related to the topic.

Students explore DNA replication. Beginning with a teacher led discussion, students examine inherited information, genes, and Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid (DNA). As the teacher models the structures of DNA, tells about the contributions of...

Students watch two commercial films which portray an historical perspective and possible uses of biotechnology in order to better understand the vocabulary and techniques involved in genetic engineering.

The discovery of the structure of DNA was one of the most important scientific achievements in human history. The now-famous double helix is almost synonymous with Watson and Crick, two of the scientists who won the Nobel prize for...

Read about the life and discoveries of Rosalind Franklin in this article. Learn about the controversy that surrounds her contributions!

This is a fantastic biography of Rosalind Franklin. It has links to both additional information and images to help illustrate the biography.

Access Excellence provides a biography of Rosalind Franklin and her role in explaining DNA's structure.

PBS People and Discoveries offers an excellent, if brief, sketch of Rosalind Franklin's character and life.

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...

Article about a recent book on Rosalind Franklin and the contribution she made to the discovery and identification of "The substance of life -- the structure of DNA."

The story of Rosalind Franklin, pioneer DNA researcher whose career was cut short by her early death is told here, including the role she played in the discovery of the structure of DNA.

This article describes the race to unlock the mystery of life by determining the double helix structure of the DNA molecule. The discovery of DNA and its structure is an example of collective learning.

Find out how the human side of science played a role in the significant discovery of the molecule of life, DNA.

Excellent overview of the scientific career of James Watson. Includes a black and white photo. This site also offers links to information on Rosalind Franklin, Linus Pauling, and the Human Genome Project.