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This is a hands on protein synthesis activity that serves as an interactive model to help students build an understand of transcription and translation, their relationship and outcomes. No matter how it's done, this is a successful activity when teaching protein synthesis; it is visual, hands-on, and promotes critical thinking.
Digital version available on Google Slides!
There is a total of 5 pages: a page with directions and a cut-out mRNA strand, a nucleus page, a ribosome page, a page with additional cut-outs, and finally an analysis page consisting of 13 questions.
This activity is designed so that it can be done at any point during your DNA unit, but students should have had a solid introduction to protein synthesis and transcription/translation prior to this activity.
Required materials for print version: scissors, glue stick, pen and pencil.
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What others say
Description
This is a hands on protein synthesis activity that serves as an interactive model to help students build an understand of transcription and translation, their relationship and outcomes. No matter how it's done, this is a successful activity when teaching protein synthesis; it is visual, hands-on, and promotes critical thinking.
Digital version available on Google Slides!
There is a total of 5 pages: a page with directions and a cut-out mRNA strand, a nucleus page, a ribosome page, a page with additional cut-outs, and finally an analysis page consisting of 13 questions.
This activity is designed so that it can be done at any point during your DNA unit, but students should have had a solid introduction to protein synthesis and transcription/translation prior to this activity.
Required materials for print version: scissors, glue stick, pen and pencil.
View the video here: Protein Synthesis Interactive Model Video on Facebook
You may also be interested in:
Protein Synthesis Worksheet Bundle
Want this and the worksheet bundle in one place? Try the Protein Synthesis Activity Package
Ultimate DNA Presentation: DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis, DNA Replication
Vanessa Jason Biology Roots☆☆Follow me on☆☆
Terms of Use:
Vanessa Jason Biology Roots
For single classroom only; not to be shared publicly (do not create publicly accessible links).
Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or district is prohibited. Failure to comply is a violation of the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act).

