$60.64 SAVE OVER $30! This complete DNA and chromosomes unit gives you EVERYTHING YOU NEED to teach NGSS MS-LS3-1!
Students will learn about the structure of DNA, mutations, chromosomes, and how mutations affect proteins – one of the most important molecules of all living things. Everything is at a middle school level!
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This COMPLETE and COMPREHENSIVE Unit Includes:
- Unit Plan – know exactly what to do and when!
- Structure of DNA Notes with Cloze Worksheet*
- DNA & Chromosomes Reading & Worksheet*
- DNA Coloring Worksheet (differentiated)
- Build a DNA Paper Model Activity
- DNA Extraction Lab (easy supplies!)
- Upcycled/Recycled DNA Model Project (FREE BONUS)
- Structure of DNA Quiz
- Intro to DNA Fingerprinting Activity
- DNA Mutations Notes with Cloze Worksheet*
- DNA Mutations Text with Questions*
- DNA Mutations Activity*
- Chromosomes Notes with Cloze Worksheet*
- Build a Karyotype Activity
- DNA and Proteins Notes with Cloze Worksheet*
- DNA and Proteins Text with Questions*
- Introduction to Enzymes Text with Questions*
- DNA to Protein Activity
- DNA and Chromosomes Test
- Unit Based Sub Plan (Rosalind Franklin Biography)*
* Skip the line at the copier! The starred resources include BOTH print and digital Google options to assign.
Related NGSS Standard:
- NGSS MS-LS3-1: Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.
Teacher Notes:
- All answer keys are included.
- Please note: the resources in this DNA and chromosomes unit are not editable.
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