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Human Genetics and Heredity
Pupils choose topics for research based on human genetics and heredity. They conduct research via the Internet and write a brief explanation of the milestone in genetics and heredity and attach it to a class timeline. They share their...
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Construction of a Hemoglobin Gene
Students see how eight pairs of triplets are equivalent to part of a gene and control a part of heredity. They comprehend how blood corpuscles manufacture normal hemoglobin. Students already comprehend that genes control the synthesis...
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The Genetic Basis of Neurological Disorders
Students explore neurological disorders. They examine the presence and absence of discernible genes. Students describe neruological diseases and draw faces of affected persons. They play a human neurology disorders learning game.
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DNA - The Double Helix
In this DNA worksheet, high schoolers read information about DNA and messenger RNA. Then students complete 16 short answer questions and color 2 images.
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DNA Models
Students construct paper model of the DNA molecule. In this genetics lesson plan, students assemble paper parts that represent nucleotides into a DNA molecule. Extension ideas are also provided.
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What is the Relationship Between DNA and Cancer?
Students examine the structure and functions of DNA. They discover the effects radon has on one's DNA and how it leads to cancer. They discuss why DNA is so important to us.
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Teaching the Chemical and Structural Properties of DNA
Students work together to answer questions about DNA. They identify where DNA is found and its function in the cell. They note any physical similarities they have with their family members
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Antisense Oligonucleotide Therapy
Students conduct Internet research on Antisense Oligonucleotide Therapy. They design a puzzle to represent these processes, read and summarize an article, conduct research, and design a theoretical experimental procedure.
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Sci-Fi/Biotech Video Worksheets
Learners watch two commercial films which portray an historical perspective and possible uses of biotechnology in order to better understand the vocabulary and techniques involved in genetic engineering.
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The Genetic Basis of Neurological Disorders
High schoolers describe some aspects of known genetic defects on the human neurological condition. They participate in a variety of exercises including drawings, games, and analogies.
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CONSTRUCTION OF A HEMOGLOBIN GENE
Students use research to see how eight pairs of triplets are equivalent to part of a gene and control a part of heredity. They also understand how red blood corpuscles manufacture normal hemoglobin.
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DNA!
In this biology learning exercise, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to DNA. There are 29 biology terms located in the word search.