CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Replication in Science
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of replication and its importance in science.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Dna: Lesson 2
Explains how DNA contains genetic material and how it is housed in chromosomes. This lesson is 2 of 5 in the series titled "DNA."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Dna: Lesson 1
Explains how DNA contains genetic material and how it is housed in chromosomes. This lesson is 1 of 5 in the series titled "DNA."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Dna: Lesson 4
Explains how DNA contains genetic material and how it is housed in chromosomes. This lesson is 4 of 5 in the series titled "DNA."
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Chromosomes: The Carriers of Genetic Information
Explains what chromosomes are, their structure, their functions within a cell, and the health impact of mutations in a gene sequence.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Rosalind Franklin: Dna's Unsung Hero
The discovery of the structure of DNA was one of the most important scientific achievements in human history. The now-famous double helix is almost synonymous with Watson and Crick, two of the scientists who won the Nobel prize for...
Other
World of Teaching: Protein Synthesis (Power Point)
This is a well structured presentation with lots of graphics on how proteins are formed from DNA and RNA.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Common Parts of the Cell
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes four parts all cells have in common.
Curated OER
Dna Photo
Article about a recent book on Rosalind Franklin and the contribution she made to the discovery and identification of "The substance of life -- the structure of DNA."
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Wear a Chimp
Illustrated instructions for a constructing bracelet from a section of the DNA code for a chimp, a sunflower, a grizzly, the human heart, or any one of six other plants or animals.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Never Say Die: Wisdom of the Worms
Explore scientific research in gene mapping, and discover the way genes regulate aging in people. View actual DNA after isolating it from onion cells.
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts: Rasmol & Chime
This site from the University of Massachusetts links to downloadable freeware (Rasmol and CHIME) which are required to view 3-D images common on organic chemistry tutorials.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Biology: Introductory Biology
College-level introductory biology course focusing on the application of the fundamental principles of human biology. Course topics include genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, disease (infectious agents, inherited diseases and...
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Cell Division and Cancer
A complete, student-led lesson on cell structure, cell division, and cancer growth. Students work their way through illustrations and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end...
PBS
Pbs: Nova Labs: Protein Synthesis in the Cellular Factory
Watch short animations, read informational text, and make hypotheses about different aspects of protein synthesis.
PBS
Pbs/francis Crick
This short biography centers around the discovery of the structure of DNA. A link to the interactive DNA workshop is also posted at the bottom of this page.
Other
Genome: The Secret of How Life Works
Great site to explore. Offers interactive games and quizzes for students. Includes lesson plans for educators as well. Site is available in Spanish if necessary.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Francis Crick Biographical
Read about the co-recipient of the 1962 Nobel Prize in Medicine. This biography includes a picture of Crick as well as information on his personal life. Most focus, however, is on his scientific contributions and discoveries "concerning...
McGraw Hill
The Mc Graw Hill Companies, Inc.: Rna
This brief site provides a comparison of DNA and RNA along with a brief explanation of the role of RNA within the cell.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Nucleic Acids: Lesson 2
This lesson will introduce nucleic acids, including the two different types, their functions, and where they are found. It is 2 of 9 in the series titled "Nucleic Acids."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Nucleic Acids: Lesson 6
This lesson will introduce nucleic acids, including the two different types, their functions, and where they are found. It is 6 of 9 in the series titled "Nucleic Acids."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Nucleic Acids: Lesson 7
This lesson will introduce nucleic acids, including the two different types, their functions, and where they are found. It is 7 of 9 in the series titled "Nucleic Acids."
New York University
Model of the Four Nucleotide Bases in Rna
The 3-D model of Cytosine (C), Uracil (U), Adenine (A), and Guanine (G), the four nucleotide bases in RNA. Requires the CHIME plug-in to view the models, or they can be viewed statically in .gif format