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DNA AND PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN THE CELL
High schoolers 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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Genetics: Genes and DNA
Learners study DeoxyriboNucleic Acid or commonly known as DNA and discover importance of DNA strand, chromosomes, and genes.
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Nature And Nurture
Pupils develop an understanding of the role both nature and nurture play in determining an individual's traits. Using a website, students answer questions about nature and nurture in order to solve the riddle, What do you call a smart...
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Chromosomes, DNA, and Genes-Roadmap To Understanding The Foundation Of Genetics
Students investigate DNA by doing a hands on activity. In this activity lesson plan students participate in a lab that allows to explore DNA and chromosomes.
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Reproduction and Development
In this development worksheet, students compare the characteristics of mitosis and meiosis. Students review the male and female reproductive organs and their functions. This worksheet has 4 graphic organizer, 6 short answer, and 16 fill...
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Word Search on Mitosis
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to the process of mitosis. There are 19 biology terms located in the word search.
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Science Fun
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to the cells of the body. There are 32 biology terms located in the word search.
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Cell Repair and Cell Cycle
Seventh graders explore the cell cycle. They view pictures of different stages of mitosis and explain why cells reproduce. They identify the five phases of mitosis: interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
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Extracting DNA
Students explore DNA, genes, chromosomes and the chemicals that make up DNA. They research Internet resources to develop their knowledge of DNA. They conduct an experiment to separate DNA from peas and create a poster that they can use...
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Teaching Biotechnology by Analogies and Models
Young scholars examine analogies and create models to help visualize the concept and technique of basic biotechnology. Common scenarios are used to explain the complex procedures of genetic engineering.
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The Chromosome Connection
Students evaluate the degree of chromosome similarity and difference between humans and apes. Students infer about the relationship between a human and ape based on similarities found.
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Pregnancy, Day 2
Students listen to explanations of what can go wrong in pregnancy and why problems arise. They complete worksheets and define terminology.