Alien Encounters -- Transcription and Translation

This is a 3-4 day lesson which focuses on the role of DNA and RNA in protein synthesis. It teaches students about the process of transcription and translation which makes the amino acid chains. This lesson has a variety of activities to engage students in learning, including virtual manipulatives, tutorials, videos and a summative lab to wrap up information learned.

Resource ID#: 75760 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Java Plugin

Instructional Time: 4 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: Protein Synthesis, Transcription, Translation, DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis Lab, Transcription and Translation Lab

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Unit/Lesson Sequence, Worksheet, Virtual Manipulative, Assessment, Formative Assessment

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Cell Biology

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