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RNA and Gene Expression

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this RNA worksheet, students compare and contrast RNA from DNA. Students complete 1 multiple choice and 8 true or false questions.
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Regulating Gene Expression

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this gene expression worksheet, students read about two transcription factors: activators and repressors. Students complete 1 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.
Lesson Plan
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Protein Synthesis Activities

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars participate in a teacher-guided activity to teach about protein synthesis. Student roles include one person as the DNA molecule, another is a single stranded sequence of complementary mRNA.
Lesson Plan
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The Spanish Omelet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use analogies to show the relationships among cell, nucleus, genes, chromosome, ribosome, replication, mitosis, transcription, translation, DNA, RNA, amino acids and proteins, genotype, phenotype, and genetics vs. environmental...
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Protein Synthesis Activities

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students compare the process of protein synthesis in an analogy. They simulate the process of protein synthesis kinesthetically using index cards and write a paragraph to explain the process.