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What do cats and human DNA have in common? The second lesson of a series focuses on the mapping of mammal genomes. Scholars learn about the structure of DNA as they compare the chromosomes of humans and felines.
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- To prepare for the lesson, have pupils compare and contrast humans and cats as a homework assignment
- Record new vocabulary in a graphic organizer such as a Frayer diagram
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- Requires a fair amount of reading, which may be difficult for readers that are below grade level
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