While our bodies have incredible capabilities to repair damage, some mutations accumulate and lead to disease. Follow the life of a DNA mutation using a computer-generated animation. The narrator explains the impact of radiation, including ultraviolet radiation, on DNA.

Concepts

genetic mutation, mutation, dna, dna replication, dna sequence, ultraviolet radiation

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners continue to research different diseases caused by DNA mutations following the lesson
• Post the video to a class website to use as a resource

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should understand the concept of DNA replication prior to the lesson

Pros

• Provides a transcript of the video to assist with the language
• Site includes links to practice resources on the same topic

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7