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The purpose of 75% of the human genome letters is still unknown. Is it unnecessary information or does it have a key to important information in human genetics? The lesson animation is a visual reference to the massive amount of information stored in our DNA, and pupils learn firsthand its known functions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners develop their own model of what three billion looks like
- Calculate the number of letters dedicated to proteins and genes
Classroom Considerations
- Meant as an introduction to the human genome
Pros
- Author provides a series of videos on genetics
- Emphasizes strong scientific vocabulary throughout the lesson
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- None