Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Transcription, Translation, and the Genetics of Microbes

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students construct various virus models using Fruit loops and Alphabits to represent nucleotides and molecules. They constructs capsomeres using shoes as the capsomeres and discuss various viruses.
Handout
University of Utah

University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: What Causes Dna Mutations

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a great overview of DNA damage from agents such as ultraviolet light, nuclear radiation, and certain chemicals. Includes DNA strand drawings.