Genetics

Unit V: GENETICS

Structure and Function of DNA and RNA (Stories from Eureka)

DNA Structure Eureka Science Web Site (Contains Advertisements)

Printable format:
DNA Structure Word File

Questions for DNA Structure

RNA Structure Eureka Science Web Site (Contains Advertisements)

Printable format:
RNA Structure Word File

Questions for RNA Structure

Resources/Activities for Teachers

Concept Map Directions
Genetics Concept Map
Protein Synthesis Concept Map

DNA Interactive (DNAi) (For Teachers)

DNA Tube

Postion Paper on the Hatfields and McCoys

Documentary about the Hatfields and McCoys
This project allows students to investigate how the genetic disease, VHL may or may not have resulted in the famous Hatfields vs. McCoys Feud.

Internet Sites for Mitosis and Meiosis:

Mitosis and Meiosis (gslc)	*Worksheet* gslc Mitosis and Meiosis
Cells Alive Mitosis Animation	*Worksheet* Cells Alive
Lewport Mitosis Animation	*Worksheet* Lewport Mitosis and Meiosis
Lewport Meiosis Animation
Mendelian Animations

Internet Sites for Chromosomes and Karyotyping:

What is a Chromosome?	*Worksheet* What is a Chromosome?
What is a gene?	*Worksheet* What is a Gene?
Karyotyping Activity	When you finish this inteactive activity, print your final Karyotype out and turn it in to your teacher for Lab credit.
Journey Into DNA
Science Exhibit for DNA Analysis and Use	This is a great web site for students to go to for information related to current technology and DNA basics. The site is narrated and students can listen to explanations as well as turn sound off if that is what they prefer.

Internet Sites for DNA

DNA Explorer PBS	View the DNA molecule from many angles and click on the various molecules to identify the backbone of DNA, the nitrogenous bases and the hydrogen bonds.
What is DNA?	*Worksheet* What is DNA?
DNA Website	*Worksheet* DNA Website
DNA Replication	*Worksheet* DNA Replication
Copying the Code	Worksheet Copying the Code View the animations of the replication of DNA and listen to the narration.
Reading the Code	Worksheet Reading the Code View the animations of the transcription of DNA and listen to the narration.
Protein Synthesis	*Worksheet* Protein Synthesis
PBS Protein Synthesis Animation	Interactive Lab activity on the transcription and translation of the DNA code.
Controlling the Code	Worksheet Controlling the Code
DNA, Transcription and Translation Animations	This site has advanced animations for genetics as well as for cells.

Internet Sites for Genetic Disorders

What is a genetic disorder?

What happens in a genetic disorder? Describe this in a short essay and choose one genetic disorder to research.

Internet Sites for DNA Analysis and Biotechnology

Applications of DNA Analysis	Identification Worksheet Recovering the Romanovs Worksheet Genes and Medicine Worksheet Human Origins Worksheet
Gel Electrophoresis: Sort and see the DNA	Worksheet Gel Electrophoresis: Sort and see DNA
Principles of DNA Sequencing (Gel Electrophoresis)	Worksheet Principles of DNA Sequencing
Gel Electrophoresis
Materials and Set Up for DNA Sequencing (Gel Electrophoresis)	Worksheet Preparing a Gel
Gel Electrophoresis and Chromotography Animation	Worksheet Chromotography and Gel Electrophoresis
DNA Analysis Case (Twins)	Case study, which includes questions and objectives.
Court TV Curriculum Resources	Standards based curriculum in Forensics
Criminal Case Study (Sheppard)	Watch the Nova film and use Resources
Model Organisms	Worksheet Model Organisms #1 Worksheet Model Organisms #2
Scientists Clone a Rare Species

Internet Sites for Gene Therapy and Medical Applications

Human Genome	Worksheet Human Genome Create a tour brochure of a Genetic Disorder
Gene Manipulation
Space Doctor (Simulation of Gene Therapy)
Dealing with the Controversy	Worksheet Dealing with the Controversy
Plasmid Lab
Case-It Software
Harvest: Engineer a Crop

Genetics Web Site Survey (Students)

Genetics Web Site Survey (Teachers)