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AP: Chapter 17: From Gene to Protein

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
Biology learners describe the metabolic pathways and the transcription and translation of genetic information. They will party on the last page as they trace the flow of information through a large and colorful diagram.
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Selection and Variation in the Egyptian Origami Bird

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Using origami paper birds, your biology class will experiment with mutations and natural selection to determine wing position, length, and width. It would be helpful to provide a worksheet to go with the activity that includes a...
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Evolution Study Guide

For Students 7th - 10th
Thirty short-answer questions comprise this detailed review of evolution theory. Many of the questions ask scholars to define vocabulary. Because short answers are required, this worksheet will take some time to complete. You could give...
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Regulation of Cell Division

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Cell division and all the biological aspects of activation and chemical signals are detailed here. Cyclin, G phases, cell growth, and cancer checkpoint control systems are explained and the triggers listed. The slides are very clear and...
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Mutations

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
After studying DNA replication and the genetics of inheritance, this slide show is useful for explaining specific mutations that can happen and result in an illness. Sickle cell anemia, and cystic fibrosis are explained on a genetic...
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Natural Selection

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Biology learners tackle evolution-related concepts when viewing this collection of slides. There are no graphics or photos, just notes in bullet-point style detailing adaptations, evidence for evolution, mechanisms for change, and types...
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Gene to Protein

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Mutation and auxotrophs are discussed. Next, the details of RNA transcription and how enzymes can control splicing and introns are given.
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Evolution of a Virus

For Students 7th - 9th
In this viruses and evolution activity, students read an article on line about the avian flu virus and its evolutionary changes. They answer ten questions about the article including topics such as natural selection, mutations and heredity.
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GED Vocabulary: Life Science

For Students 9th - 12th
In this life science worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle given nine clues and nine terms. Topics include systems of the body and their structures, cloning, photosynthesis and denitrification.
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Monstrous Mutations

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students investigate mutations and simulate their mutation while trying to collect food. In this mutations lesson plan, students pick an identified mutation out of a paper bag. They simulate their mutation while trying to collect food...
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Codons

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this codon worksheet, students use a table showing codons in mRNA to determine how mutations will affect amino acid sequences. This worksheet has 4 fill in the blank and 2 short answer questions.
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Sociobiology: Heredity Factors

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine DNA replication and how proteins are synthesized from DNA codes and continue to explore the effects of genetics in additional lessons. Among the topics covered are: protein synthesis, cell chemistry, environmental...
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The Selection and Variation in the Egyptian Origami Bird

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students participate in a contrived natural selection simulation in which they build and modify simple paper airplanes. They study divergent and convergent evolution and how it is isolated in sub-populations.
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Genome Interactions

For Students 7th - 10th
In this genome interactions worksheet, students read the passage about genome interactions then apply the knowledge to answer several short answer questions.
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Genetics - The Study of Inheritance

For Students 9th - 12th
In this genetics worksheet, students will compare four pea plants with different alleles that control flower color and complete 5 short answer questions. Then students will read 8 statements about genetic mutations and determine if the...
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How Things Go Wrong

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify where mutations might occur and examine what effect those mutations will have through class discussion of DNA replication and cell division. Students then differentiate between mutations that affect individuals and...
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Protein Synthesis and Words

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explain the roles of mRNA, tRNA and ribosomes. They explain how mutations can occur in an individual. Students simulate parts of a cell to access about the process of protein synthesis.
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Dogs & Darwin

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders construct and conduct a laboratory experiment illustrating the transfer of mutations. They compare and contrast natural selection in organisms with long and short reproductive cycles.
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DNA AND PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN THE CELL

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the structure of DNA and the process of DNA replication, describe the process of protein synthesis, recognize the importance of proteins in the human body, and look at how mutations affect protein synthesis.
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Evolution and Genes

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this psychology worksheet, students complete 5 short answer questions about traits, mutations and the theory of natural selection.
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Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this evolution worksheet, pupils review genetic variability, gene mutations, biodiversity and adaptations. This worksheet has 22 fill in the blank and 10 short answer questions.