Students study the controversy surrounding the proposed Frederick Douglass Circle monument in Central Park. They review the notion of historical inaccuracy by reading and discussing the article, "In Douglass Tribute, Slave Folklore and...

Students participate in a stimulating game that involves deciphering the genetic code. They practice transcription and translation of codons while playing the game.

Students participate in a scientific activity to identify the building blocks for proteins (amino acids) that are needed to grow. They identify foods that contain proteins, how they are digested and rearrange the building blocks. They...

In this cell learning exercise students review processes of cells. Students recall terms associated with cell division. Students label and explain phases of mitosis.

In this protein creation worksheet, high schoolers will look at a diagram showing the mRNA strand in the process of making proteins from amino acids. Using this diagram, students will complete 2 short answer questions.

Learners participate in a pre-reading activity, then read a news article about the breeding of transparent frogs. In this biology and current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a question and a vocabulary activity,...

In this genetics worksheet, learners fill in the blanks with terms related to genes, alleles, genotypes, phenotypes and heredity. They use their answers to complete a joke.

Students examine the major events that have taken place in the Earth's development.  In this Earth lesson plan students view a video and put major events in chronological order. 

Young scholars investigate stem cells. In this science instructional activity, students discuss stem cells and view a video about human embryonic development. Young scholars conduct the pulse-chase.

Sixth graders create a KWL chart about microorganisms. In this biology lesson, 6th graders create and label a diagram on a microbial mat. They investigate the processes involved in the carbon, oxygen and sulfur cycles.

Learners compare the amino acid sequences in cytochrome-c for a variety of organisms and use this information to infer evolutionary relationships. They investigate the role of homeobox genes and what this indicates about the evolution of...

In this DNA worksheet, students will complete an idea map about the applications of DNA technology. Then students will answer 3 true or false questions.

In this biodiversity worksheet, students determine the relationship and complete the evolutionary tree for the plants listed. Students review genetic code and DNA sequencing. This worksheet has 1 graphic organizer, 8 multiple choice, and...

Students analyze the iimpact of biotechnology. They discuss genetically altered foods and the term biotechnology. They research websites and discuss terms related to genes, cells, DNA, and cloning. They write reports to investigate...

Students accurately measure the relationship between radiation dose and either survival or some genetic event such as mutation or recombination. They investigate the damage that was done to the DNA molecule as a result of exposure to...

Pupils explore electrophoresis, a technique used to isolate DNA. They assemble a gel chamber for separating mixtures. Students observe separation influenced by electric charge. They define separation through gel electrophoresis.

In this science worksheet, students demonstrate what they know about DNA and genes by writing acrostic poems. The vertical format is prepared on this page for students. There is no information on the page.

In this DNA worksheet, students access a website to learn about how single-celled organisms function successfully. Then students pretend they are a bacterium and determine how to transport lactose across their cell membrane for food....

Fifth graders explore food production by viewing DNA presentations. In this genetic engineering lesson plan, 5th graders discuss the foods they typically eat at home and how many common foods are engineered in a way that can produce a...

Seventh graders study cell division. They examine the role of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), and how and why it must replicate, is essential to comprehending how our genetic patterns are transmitted to new cells.

In this transcription worksheet, students color in a drawing of a DNA molecule that is going through the process of transcription.

Compare what shells look like on the outside with what makes that happen on the inside. Scholars begin by sorting an various seashells by their physical characteristics into phylogenetic trees. They then conduct a DNA comparison of...

Can you identify mutations just by viewing DNA sequences? Scholars apply prior knowledge of DNA sequences to do just that in an engaging activity. They transcribe and translate genes, thus identifying the locations of mutations. Then,...

Where is a geneticist's favorite place to swim? A gene pool. Young geneticists complete hands-on activities, experiments, and real-world problem solving throughout the unit. With extra focus on dominant and recessive genes, Punnett...