When DNA research first began, it required almost an entire day to extract the molecules from a cell nucleus. Now it requires less than an hour. Scholars learn about the early theories of DNA with an online interactive, videos, biographies, and a guided practice problem. Each tab within the concept builds off the previous, making learning seamless and easy.

Concepts

dna, protein, amino acids, cells, famous scientists

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Review statistics related to the number of possible combinations prior to using the interactive
• Assign as homework, requiring pupils to write down one thing they learned from each section and one thing from each video to turn in as proof of completion

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of cells and DNA

Pros

• Provides links for further study
• Works well in traditional or flipped classes

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4