Peppers_Biology

Interactive animation for transcription and translation

videos and animations for cellular processes

Basic overview of genetic engineering GFP in zebrafish (GloFish)

7 minute video; mash up of multiple cool animation videos - 0-1:20   supercoiling DNA to chromosomes 1:25- 1:40 cell division/mitosis 1:45-2:50  DNA replication  2:55-4:45   transcription  4:50-6:55  translation 7:00-7:47

1:00 video

1:28 video that gives very brief overview of DNA structure; bit dated.

What effects will the rapidly growing field of synthetic biology have on the conservation of nature? The ecological and ethical challenges stemming from this question will require a new and continuing dialogue between members of the synthetic biology and biodiversity conservation communities, according to authors of a new paper.

Students use DNA profiling to determine who robbed a bank. After they learn how the FBI's Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) is used to match crime scene DNA with tissue sample DNA, students use CODIS principles and sample DNA fragments to determine which of three suspects matches evidence obtain at a crime location. They communicate their results as if they were biomedical engineers reporting to a police crime scene investigation.

Teacher's Guides for PBS segments

University of Washington: lessons include - pasta genetics - Cells and scale -build an animal -Toothpick Fish -traits handout -sickle cell anemia -genetics of taste

extension: Who Robbed the DNA; DNA Build

University of Washington Institute for Science and Mathematics Education has created partnerships to envision, cultivate, and study equity-focused educational models and practices in areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We do this work across the K-12 grade span and across formal and informal learning environments. We believe that all young people should be able to decide their own futures. Their opportunity to learn in STEM fields plays a critical role in their opportunity to do so now and in the future. We develop innovative projects that seek to deliver on this goal and closely study them to develop knowledge about how to broaden participation in STEM. The Institute is strongly affiliated with the Learning in Informal and Formal Environments (LIFE) Center.

The National Park Service Air Resources Division in an effort to increase the public's awareness of air quality issues has developed a series of five activities for elementary and secondary schools. The activities are for grades six through eight and help teach students about Acid Rain. The lesson plan was prepared as a part of The Uplands Field Research Laboratory, Volunteer in Parks, and Interpretation of Science Project. Funding was provided by the Great Smoky Mountains Natural History Association.

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