Promote scientific inquiry and CER in middle school science with the Protein Synthesis Virtual Simulation Lab Worksheets and Writing Prompt!

These no-prep, NGSS-aligned virtual lab and CER writing prompt worksheets allow students to explore transcription and translation in protein synthesis using a real-world phenomenon-based science simulation! The student worksheet guides students through the simulation to ensure comprehension and understanding, while also encouraging students to make predictions, observations, analyze data, and form conclusions. Check out the preview to see more!

⭐ Skills Students Will Practice:

⚗️ Test their pre-existing knowledge of DNA Base Pairs
⚗️ Investigate the Process of Transcription from DNA to RNA
⚗️ Investigate the Process of Translation from RNA to Protein

⚗️ Use a Codon Wheel to complete an Amino Acid Chain

⭐ This Activity is Perfect for:

⚗️ Middle school and high school science lessons

⚗️ NGSS-aligned science instruction

⚗️ Virtual labs for blended, digital, or distance learning

⚗️ Sub plans, enrichment, or independent practice

NOTE: This activity links to the free Interactive from the Genetic Science Learning Center Website. Check it out here: Transcription & Translation

Purchase includes the 4-page Student Worksheet (PDF) with CER Writing Prompt, 4-page Teacher Answer Key (PDF), and 4-page Digital Student Worksheet (Google Slides) that is hyperlinked in the Teacher Answer Key.

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