Instructional Video16:53
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Great Discoveries in Science: The Double Helix

8th - 12th
Take a trip with Watson and Crick as they struggle to determine the structure of the DNA molecule. In this beautiful documentary, biology students learn the history of this revolutionary discovery, and even hear from James Watson...
Instructional Video28:05
Khan Academy

DNA

10th - 12th
The picture of the DNA double helix provides a logical start to describing how the base pairs match up and how the order codes for a chain of protein molecules—three billion of these base pairs code for any protein present in your body....
Instructional Video4:27
TED-Ed

The Twisting Tale of DNA

6th - 12th Standards
Introduce biology classes to the structure of DNA, the role of genes, and how mutations occur with this nifty resource. After viewing an animated video, discuss the accompanying Think questions and then explore the myriad of additional...