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DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis

Here are some materials that I have collected and used in a 10th grade Biology classroom to teach a unit on DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis.

Molecular Visualizations of DNA (Animation)

Different clips of this video can be used depending on what you're teaching- for example, I used the first part as we... More

Different clips of this video can be used depending on what you're teaching- for example, I used the first part as we talked about coiling and replication, the next part when we talked about transcription and the next when we talked about translation. It can also be used as a great review for students. I like using short clips like this because it's an opportunity for students to hear scientific language from someone other than me, and it's short enough (and visually interesting enough) to keep their attention.
DNA extraction lab protocol (Workshop and Training Material)
The Double Helix (Animation)

Students love competing and watching others play this game on the projector. This interactive activity involves students... More
Karyotypying for Genetic Disorders (Simulation)

I used this to help teach chromosomal mutations. The students loved this activity, and they liked having the backstories... More
Crump Institute for Biological Imaging (Presentation)