Practical Proteins (Part 3 of 4)
In this lesson, students will be introduced to mutations in DNA. They will create beaded or illustrated "codes" to represent 5 different mutations to their original protein codes. These codes will be used in the part 4 to build mutated proteins.
Lesson Grade Level
8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12dn9hUrCbYm3zEfzUKcIXGOWyXl1FAj4/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Life Science L3: Genetics & Heredity Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
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