Watson and Crick built the first model of DNA in the 1950s, and our understanding of DNA since then continues to grow exponentially. Scholars learn about protein synthesis by observing a presentation and completing a worksheet. Both walk viewers step by step through the process of building a new protein.

Concepts

protein synthesis, nucleic acids, dna, dna replication, rna, protein

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Add the diagram on slide five to science journals
• Find a DNA base pair game online that works with your available technology for pupils to play

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of cells, prokaryotes, and eukaryotes

Pros

• Very thorough worksheet containing 86 questions over the 59 slides
• Highlights vocabulary words and key concepts in different colors for emphasis

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4