Protein Synthesis: Transcription & Translation

Students will explore the process of protein synthesis, specifically transcription and translation, using a sequenced graphic organizer and an interactive simulation (Lesson 1 & 2).

This resource contains 3 lessons:

  • Lesson 1: Transcription & Translation
  • Lesson 2: Lac Operon
  • Lesson 3: Proteins & Cancer

As an extension (Lesson 3) the students will justify the applications of biotechnology that uses transcription and translation to synthesize proteins that target cancer cells or reason the possibilities of the amplification of antibodies using immortal cells.

They will explore how mutations, genetic or epigenetic (lifestyle-chemicals, radiation, viruses), resulting in cancer.

The student will connect changes that occur in the genetic code, during transcription and translation, to the deleterious impact on proto oncogenes that promote cell division and tumor suppressor genes that normally inhibit it.
Resource ID#: 122899 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Java Plugin, Smart Phone/Tablet
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: Transcription, translation, cancer, breast cancer, DNA replication, DNA replication, Protein, Protein synthesis, DNA transcription, Central Dogma, DNA, BRAC1, BRCA2
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Virtual Manipulative,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Video/Audio/Animation,  3D Modeling
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Diversity and Ecology

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