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Vision Learning

Visionlearning: Biology: Dna Iii: The Replication of Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
Instructional module focusing on the discovery and study of DNA replication. Discussion incorporates how scientists were able to observe DNA replication through a technique called DNA synthesis assay. Site also includes an interactive...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Happens When Your Dna Is Damaged?

For Students 9th - 10th
The DNA in just one of your cells gets damaged tens of thousands of times per day. Because DNA provides the blueprint for the proteins your cells need to function, this damage can cause serious issues-including cancer. Fortunately, your...
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University of Southern California

University of Southern California: Dna Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
A really nice web page devoted to the structure of DNA. Simple information but nice use of graphics to show the molecule. Uses the CHIME plug-in to show the 3-D nature of the helix.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Stretching Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore stretching just a single strand of DNA using optical tweezers or fluid flow. Experiment with the forces involved and measure the relationship between the stretched DNA length and the force required to keep it stretched. Is DNA...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Dna Workshop: Replication of Dna and Protein Synthesis

For Students 9th - 10th
How does DNA perform those all-important functions of replication and protein synthesis? This interactive feature, from the Web site developed for the PBS series "A Science Odyssey," will help you explore and understand the secrets of DNA.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Dna: The Book of You

For Students 9th - 10th
This video explains how DNA works and what it does, relating it to an instruction manual for building an organism. [4:29] Followed by a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: How Dna Evidence Works

For Students 9th - 10th
In this article by An Meeker-O'Connell, discover how DNA evidence is processed before it goes to court.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Extracting Onion Dna

For Students 6th - 8th
In this project, you'll learn how to isolate DNA from onion cells, separating it from other cellular components in a manner that still preserves its structure and sequence. In the end, you'll have enough DNA to see with the unaided eye,...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Trace Your Ancient Ancestry Through Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
In this science project, you will investigate the secrets of your distant past as revealed by your DNA. In order to obtain a sample for DNA analysis, you will scrape a soft swab inside your mouth to collect cheek cells. Based on the...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Forensic Dna Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment from NOVA: "The Killer's Trail" investigates the potential for DNA evidence to solve murder cases, even those from the distant past.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Twisting Tale of Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
Video describing the structure and function of the DNA molecule. [4:27] Includes a short quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Stretching Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore stretching just a single strand of DNA using optical tweezers or fluid flow. Experiment with the forces involved and measure the relationship between the stretched DNA length and the force required to keep it stretched.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Biology: Macromolecules: Nucleic Acids: Molecular Structure of Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the molecular structure of DNA in this article. Learn about the components of DNA: nucleotide, nitrogenous base, and phosphate.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Interactives Dna: Human Genome: Genes and Transcription

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module where students can learn about the structure and function of DNA. Interactive activities will explore DNA transcription.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Dna Repair

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Informational text and video clips about DNA repair. After reading the text, review the key vocabulary terms and answer review questions.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Dna Fingerprint Photos

For Students 9th - 10th
These photographs supplied by Genelex Corporation depict actual DNA fingerprints and show the types of information that can be gleaned from them.
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Concord Consortium

Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Dna to Protein

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate how the genetic code on a DNA strands controls what protein is produced with this collection of animations and 3D models. Explore an interactive 3D model of the double helix, watch an animation of transcription, and see the...
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Dna: Teacher Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This curriculum guide assists in filtering through the vast available resources from BioInteractive and HHMI and organizes the material according to various topics related to DNA, including DNA structure, replication, and repair.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Journey Into Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
Travel deep into the human body to see exactly where your DNA resides. From the NOVA: Cracking the Code of Life Web site.
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University of Utah

University of Utah: Dna Mircoarray Virtual Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive lab will enhance learning about DNA by virtually translating a gene.
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dna From the Beginning

For Students 9th - 10th
At DNA from the Beginning, choose from classical genetics, molecules of genetics, genetic organization and control. Each concept is explained through animation, an image gallery, video interviews, biographies and links.
Interactive
University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Dna and Verdicts

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a site on genetics, this page explores DNA as a forensic science. Explains how and why DNA can be used to convict or acquit a criminal from wrongdoing using forensic DNA analysis. Teacher resources too.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Forensic Science: Dna Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th
How is DNA evidence analyzed? What makes DNA evidence unique? This comprehensive interactive tutorial explores how old or degraded samples can be analyzed for DNA as well as how DNA profiles are stored.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Forensics and Dna Profiling

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how DNA profilers analyze bits of tissue to identify human remains. From the NOVA: "Lost on Everest" Web site.

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