Science & Engineering Practices
Understanding Experimental Design & The Basics of Biology
Lesson 1:
DNA Extraction Lab
For the DNA UNIT
Question(s): Do all living organisms have the same structure of DNA and is DNA found in both living and non-living things?
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We did not complete the lab in class, therefore we will complete it as a group discussion, however the conclusion questions will be answered independently. Feel free to use household items to extract DNA from any foods listed on the lab, it is completely safe and non-toxic.
Lesson 1:
Experimental Design
August 14-15
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Supplemental Videos
SciShow: Scientific Method & Troubles
Khan Academy: Scientific Method
Lesson 3:
Characteristics of Life Day
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Supplemental Videos
Science Classroom: What is Biology?
Amoeba Sisters: Levels of Organization
Lesson 4:
Biochemistry: Structure of Atoms & the Periodic Table
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Supplemental Videos
The Octet Rule
Mass Number vs. Atomic Mass
Crash Course: The Periodic Table
Atomic Mass: Introduction
Valance Electrons & The Periodic Table
Crash Course: Chemical Bonds
Lesson 5:
Biochemistry: Properties of Water
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Lesson Activities & Handouts
Can You Picture It?
Sharing electrons
Taking electrons
Supplemental Videos
Crash Course: Liquid Awesome
TedEd: Polarity of Water
Ameoba Sisters: Properties of Water
Why is water important?
