Don't leave genetics to the imagination! Demonstrate to your class the folding of RNA using a video animation. The animation shows the structure of RNA and how it folds on itself to create protein-like structures.

Concepts

rna, dna

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the resource to demonstrate the process of RNA folding
• Download the video and post to a class website as a resource

Classroom Considerations

• Familiarity with the structure of RNA is helpful

Pros

• Directs the user to additional resources on the same topic
• Provides a lesson transcript to support vocabulary and note taking

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.8 RST.11-12.8