Structure & Function:
Protein Synthesis
HS-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.
Lesson 1:
The History & Discovery of DNA
February 01-02
Rosalind Franklin & the her DNA double helix
Watson & Crick and their model of the double helix
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Additional Thanks to Tangstar Science
Lesson Activities & Handouts
With the remaining time in class, students finished their DNA Extraction Lab packets and TURNED them in.
Supplemental Videos
The Secret of Photo 51
Open Mind: Discovery of DNA
Lesson 2:
The Structure of DNA
September 08-11
Lesson's PowerPoint
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Supplemental Videos
Amoeba Sisters: DNA Structure
Crash Course: DNA Structure & Replication
Lesson 3:
The Replication of DNA
February 03-05
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Lesson Activities & Handouts
Supplemental Videos
Amoeba Sisters: DNA Replication
DNA Replication Animation
Crash Course: DNA Structure & Replication
DNA Replication Animation
Lesson 4:
Transcription & Translation of DNA
February 28-March 04
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Supplemental Videos
Amoeba Sisters: RNA vs DNA
Amoeba Sisters: Protein Synthesis
Crash Course: Transcription & Translation
Transcription & Translation Animation
Lesson 5:
DNA & Chromosomal Mutations
March TBA
Supplemental Videos
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Hank Green: Epigenetics
Amoeba Sisters: Mutations
Different Types of Mutations
Amoeba Sisters: Gene Regulation
Review Material
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