DNA Structure - DNA and RNA - Protein Synthesis Mega-bundle
Suburban ScienceDescription
This bundle includes everything you need to teach a unit on DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. Middle and high school students can learn about the discovery of DNA, as well as the detailed processes of DNA replication, transcription, and translation through guided notes, labs, games, review centers, homework, and web-quests.
*12 Files included*
Teachers love that this unit saves them SO much time!
Students love the engaging labs, games, stations, and activities!
This product includes:
-EDITABLE Lesson Plan
Engagement Activity:
-Student web-quest on structure and discovery of DNA
Instruction:
-Guided notes coinciding with PowerPoint
-DNA/Protein Synthesis overview/graphic organizer
Labs and Activities:
-DNA Extraction Lab with student worksheet
-DNA Sequencing Game in which students compete to make silly sentences using codon cards
-6 DNA & RNA Review Centers/Stations (Explore, Compare, Cut & Paste, Sequence, Review, Draw & Explain)
Assessment:
-32 EDITABLE Task Cards for Review
-DNA Sequencing Homework Assignment
-DNA Model Project including Rubric
-EDITABLE 23-question DNA Quiz/Test
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Topics include:
-Scientists involved in the discovery of DNA: Griffith, Avery, Hershey & Chase, Chargaff, Franklin, Watson & Crick, Meselson & Stahl
-Structure of DNA: nucleotides, base pairing, double helix structure, chromosomes
-DNA Replication: Semi-conservation, replication process including DNA helicase & polymerase
-RNA: structure, 3 types of RNA, transcription process, introns & exons, codons, anticodons
-Process of Translation & protein synthesis