Transcription happens in every cell, including plants, animals, and in all living matter. Observe the process of transcription through a slow and detailed animation of the process. With each step described in detail, viewers comprehend the impressiveness of gene replication.

Concepts

dna, transcription, rna, polymerization, enzymes, protein

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Add all new vocabulary to science journals
• Challenge pupils to create a comic strip showing the process of DNA transcription

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of DNA, proteins, RNA, and genes

Pros

• Provides both closed captioning and a full transcript to give visual learners extra assistance
• A variety of colors highlight various functions occurring simultaneously 

Cons

• None

Common Core

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