Description

Make DNA relevant to your students! This set of NO-PREP lessons and digital activities introduces your Biology students to several complicated and controversial issues involving genetic engineering, biotechnology, CRISPR, and cloning. Through webquests and reading worksheets, students will learn about biotechnology in food, GMOs, genetic engineering, DNA fingerprinting, DNA phenotyping, forensics, epigenetics, and the use of CRISPR-Cas9 technology.

➤What’s included?

• A teacher pacing guide with additional links for more information
• 6 reading assignments with comprehension questions:

1. Intro to Epigenetics
2. Epigenetics in Space
3. DNA Fingerprinting
4. DNA Phenotyping in Forensics
5. Introduction to Genetic Engineering
6. The Disappearing Banana (genetic monocultures)

• 2 online exploration webquests

1. Exploring Epigenetics
2. Exploring CRISPR Cas9 technology

*To see a detailed view of all pages included in this resource, check out the preview here.

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➤How do I use these resources? The reading and online exploration assignments are perfect for:

• Bell ringers
• Homework assignments
• Independent classwork
• Early finishers
• Sub plans
• Winter break assignments

It’s a perfect set of lessons to include at the end of a genetics unit or DNA unit.

The online webquests are provided in Google Slides versions for students to complete on their devices. The other pages are provided in individual PDFs so teachers can easily assign one or more files without including all pages.

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➤Teaching about DNA this year? You may be interested in some of my other resources:

• DNA & Protein Synthesis Unit
• Biotechnology Unit
• Protein Synthesis Game
• DNA Extraction Lab
• or SAVE with my Full Biology Curriculum!

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