MS-LS3.A: Inheritance of Traits
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How DNA Controls the Workings of the Cell Free Lesson Plan
Worksheet
Students are given two partial sequences of DNA bases for the gene insulin, 1 is from a human and 2 is from a cow. Students transcribe and translate the code and then analyze the sequence for mutations.NGSS Standard
HS-LS1-1
MS-LS3-1 (Mutations)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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Monstrous Mutations Free Lesson Plan
Lab
Each student will simulate an animal that can only digest peanuts as its food source. Unfortunately, random mutations have produced some unusual characteristics in recent offspring. Each group will find out what mutation they represent by selecting a letter from the paper bag the teacher has provided.NGSS Standard
HS-LS1-1
HS-LS3-2
MS-LS3-1 (Mutations)
Published by Pamela S. Moy
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Transcription and Translation Lab - From Gene to Protein Free Student Handout
Free Teacher Notes
Lab
In this transcription and translation lab, students learn how a gene provides the instructions for making a protein, and how a mutation in the gene for sickle cell hemoglobin can result in sickle cell anemia. Students use paper models to transcribe and translate the DNA into a protein.NGSS Standard
HS-LS1-1
HS-LS3-1
HS-LS3-2
MS-LS3-1 (Mutations)
Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty