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"This was one of the most successful lessons I had done so far this year. Students were engaged the entire class periods and it really helped them to understand why DNA has to be transcribed and translated. "
Kylie M.
Description
Are your students struggling to keep track of the steps of protein synthesis? This activity helps them understand transcription and translation using a easy model.
How this activity works:
- Students choose 1 of 20 DNA templates and copy it onto their worksheets.
- Students transcribe their DNA template into mRNA codons, using complementary base pairing rules.
- Students translate the mRNA codons into complementary tRNA anticodons.
- Students find the anticodons hanging in 8 posters around the classroom. Each anticodon translates into an amino acid word.
- Students assemble their amino acid words into a protein sentence.
- Students can check their sentences using an optional website or handing it in to the teacher.
- Space is provided for students to decode 4 DNA templates into protein sentences.
- An optional extension activity is provided. Students can create their own protein sentences and write the DNA template that codes for it.
Full answer keys provided.
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Grades
7th - 10th
Standards
NGSSHS-LS1-1
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Teaching Duration
1 hour
What others say
"This was one of the most successful lessons I had done so far this year. Students were engaged the entire class periods and it really helped them to understand why DNA has to be transcribed and translated. "
Kylie M.
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Description
Are your students struggling to keep track of the steps of protein synthesis? This activity helps them understand transcription and translation using a easy model.
How this activity works:
- Students choose 1 of 20 DNA templates and copy it onto their worksheets.
- Students transcribe their DNA template into mRNA codons, using complementary base pairing rules.
- Students translate the mRNA codons into complementary tRNA anticodons.
- Students find the anticodons hanging in 8 posters around the classroom. Each anticodon translates into an amino acid word.
- Students assemble their amino acid words into a protein sentence.
- Students can check their sentences using an optional website or handing it in to the teacher.
- Space is provided for students to decode 4 DNA templates into protein sentences.
- An optional extension activity is provided. Students can create their own protein sentences and write the DNA template that codes for it.
Full answer keys provided.
Related Products
• Protein Synthesis Bundle of Resources for Middle and High School
• Protein Synthesis Decoding Activity
• Protein Synthesis Digital Task Cards Boom Cards
• Protein Synthesis PDF Crossword Puzzle
• Protein Synthesis Picture Reveal WS
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This was one of the most successful lessons I had done so far this year. Students were engaged the entire class periods and it really helped them to understand why DNA has to be transcribed and translated.
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This resource was exactly what my online students needed. It supported their learning clearly and effectively, and students were genuinely engaged throughout. Materials were easy to use in a virtual setting, aligned well with our learning goals, and saved me prep time. I noticed measurable improvement in understanding and participation after using it. Strongly recommended for any teacher working with virtual learners — both helpful for instruction and enjoyable for students.
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NGSSHS-LS1-1
Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the structure of DNA determines the structure of proteins, which carry out the essential functions of life through systems of specialized cells. Assessment does not include identification of specific cell or tissue types, whole body systems, specific protein structures and functions, or the biochemistry of protein synthesis.
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