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Around the World with DNA WebsiteAround the World with DNA Website
Publisher
American Museum of Natural History
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6th - 12th
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Science
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Duration
45 mins
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Around the World with DNA

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DNA analysis could be what saves some animals from extinction. An interactive lesson shows learners how DNA information proves variation among animals of the same species and how stakeholders use that information to make decisions. Easy to assign for independent work, the lesson makes a great remote learning resource.

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Concepts

dna, endangered species, extinction, remote learning

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have collaborative groups each research a different animal to present to the class
  • Ask pupils to record new vocabulary in graphic organizers such as a Frayer model

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires devices with Internet access
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

  • Includes information about real-life scientific research
  • Incorporates information from around the world

Cons

  • None

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