Picture a double helix as a twisted ladder. Scholars see this image through a simulation that allows young scientists to observe a small fragment of DNA in many different formats. They compare the models, colors, bonds, and strands as they rotate the DNA.

Concepts

dna, dna molecule, the double helix

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Review the different ways of drawing DNA and the benefits of each
• Discuss when you would want to highlight the elements, chains, and nucleotides depending on what you want to know

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of DNA, elements, and nucleotides

Pros

• Works well in a flipped or traditional classroom
• Provides a large amount of control over the DNA fragment

Cons

• None

Common Core

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