Mod+1+-+Structure+and+Function

= Structure and Function of DNA, RNA and protein Synthesis = = Pre-activity = = Lab Activities =
 * 1) Teach content vocabulary. Using cooperative groups exchange and share vocabulary information from the selected words below. As a whole class activity make picture drawings using [|G.L.A.D.] input pictures, to prepare students to understand the structure and function of DNA, RNA and how proteins are made. Daily practice quiz and or weekly quiz used to check for understanding. Vocabulary words: gene, mRNA, rRNA, tRNA, transcrption, codon, translation, intron, exon, DNA, translation, nucleotide, purine base, pyrimidine base, double helix, thymine, uracil, cytosine, adenine, phosphate, deoxyribose
 * 2) note taking activity (powerpoint from Irina Cislaru)

2. Have Your DNA And Eat It Too. This tactile activity will help students understand the structure of DNA and reinforce how. Modifications include using white marshmallows instead of pink and having students work in co-operative groups. Buy marshmallows ahead of time usually around Oct/Nov and open packages to let them dry out in advance so they are easier to work with. Genetic Science Learning Center (2010, July 13) Have Your DNA and Eat it Too. //Teach.Genetics//. Retrieved July 13, 2010, from []

Extension to model how DNA forms chromosomes within the nucleus of a cell have student in pairs students measure 2 m length of dental thread, Take a size 3 gel cap and insert entire 2 m string into the size 3 gel caplets 3. Reading DNA This tactile and interactive activity will help students understand how mRNA is used to transcribe the code of DNA to code for an amino acid. Modifications include using white marshmallows instead of pink and half a piece of black licorice instead of the entire piece. To help students understand the process of translation that takes place outside the nucleus students can pick up codons and chart from a different lab table that represents location outside the nucleus. Genetic Science Learning Center (2010, July 13) Reading DNA. //Teach.Genetics//. Retrieved July 13, 2010, from []

= Assessment Activities =

4. Students create Haiku, mnemonic, rap or song to explain and understand base paring rules for DNA and RNA 5. Pre and post assessment of structure of DNA, RNA and base paring rules. Support for English Language Learners In pairs have students create Venn Diagram of the types of RNA In groups draw or act out the movement of RNA in the cell.