Genetics -- Major Concepts and Learning Activities

Introduction and Activity Listing

Biological Molecules

• Understanding the Functions of Proteins and DNA
• Macromolecules Jeopardy

Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

• Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis - Overview
• How Do Biological Organisms Use Energy?
• Cellular Respiration and Breathing
• Food, Energy and Body Weight
• Barley & Oat’s Brewing Backfire!
• Where Does a Plant’s Mass Come From?
• Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
• Plant Growth Puzzle

Cell Structure and Function

• Cell Structure and Function -- Major Concepts and Learning Activities
• Cells as Molecular Factories
• Diffusion and Cell Size and Shape
• Diversity of Cell Structure and Function
• Cell Vocabulary Review Game

Cell Division

• Mitosis, Meiosis and Fertilization - Overview
• Mitosis and Meiosis Card Sort Activity
• Mitosis, Meiosis and Fertilization Vocabulary Taboo Game

 Genetics

• Genetics Concepts and Activities
• Soap Opera Genetics
• This Genetic Condition Was Not Inherited
• Should States Repeal Their Laws Banning First Cousin Marriage?
• Genetics Web Search Activity
• Genetics Vocabulary Taboo Game
• Genetics Jeopardy

Molecular Biology

• Molecular Biology: Major Concepts and Learning Activities
• DNA
• From Gene to Polypeptide -- The Roles of the Base-Pairing Rules and the Genetic Code
• The Molecular Biology of Mutations and Muscular Dystrophy
• Molecular Biology Vocabulary Review Game

Human Physiology

• Should Athletes Drink Sports Drinks?  When?  Why?
• Sexual Health and Reproduction
• Get the Lead Out

Hands-on Activities: Introduction and Listing

• Making Sense of Understanding: The Three Doors of Serendip


• Exploring Disability: Images and Thoughts


• Evolving Systems


• Education: Between Two Cultures


• Summer Institutes for K-12 Teachers


• Mental Health


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