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RNA Was the First Genetic Molecule InteractiveRNA Was the First Genetic Molecule Interactive
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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9th - 12th
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RNA Was the First Genetic Molecule

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Can organic molecules come from a pre-biotic environment? Stanley Lloyd Miller proved it is possible when exactly the right conditions exist. Learn about his experiment and the other experiments later building off of it that changed the course of scientific knowledge. Scholars read details, view animations, watch videos, and learn about the scientists behind each discovery.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

rna, genetics, dna, messenger rna, heredity, enzymes, evolution

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Go into more detail on the current research on the origins of life
  • Share images of the amino acids in both L- and D-forms

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of RNA, DNA, and evolution

Pros

  • Includes an applied problem demonstrating understanding
  • Offers many extension ideas

Cons

  • None

Common Core

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

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