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Genetics DNA
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DNA Key Question: What is DNA? Initial Thoughts:
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Evidence: Bill Nye Video
Bill Nye Video – Genes Bill Nye Genes - Part 2 Tape in your Bill Nye: Genes Worksheet
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DNA – Deoxyribonucleic acid
The DNA molecule looks like a twisted ladder. This is called a double helix. The stairs of the ladder are formed by pairs of nitrogen bases. There are 4 kinds of nitrogen bases. The arrangement of the bases determines the genetic code. Create a strand of DNA.
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Analysis Questions What does DNA stand for?
Where is DNA located in the cell? Where does our DNA come from and how much from each parent?
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Summary What did you think DNA was before this lesson? What did you learn about DNA from this lesson? (Minimum of 4 sentences!!! What are some further thoughts or questions you have about ecosystems?
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Reflection Create a magazine ad advertising DNA.
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Big Idea DNA is a strand of genes that is located in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells and determines our traits.
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