DNA & RNA
There is so much to learn about this topic. It's so exciting
to find out more about ourselves everyday just by reading
or watching different videos on genetics.
I've posted some of the websites that I think you'll find very
helpful to understanding the topic.
National Geographic GenoGraphic Project
(with various videos on Breaking the Code &
The Keys to Discovery)
Practice: PBS DNA Workshop Activity
Transcribe & Translate a Gene Activity
Great Video on the history of DNA and how it was discovered:
Ted Talk: How I discovered DNA - James Watson
DNA Structure and Function
Year of production: 2013
Running Time: 8:53 min
Created by the Amoeba Sisters
Explore the structure and function of DNA with the Amoeba Sisters!
created by Judith Hauck
Running Time: 4:27 minutes
Why RNA is Just as Cool as DNA
Year of production: 2014
Running Time: 4:43 min
Created by the Amoeba Sisters
We'll compare and contrast RNA with DNA and tell you why DNA should be sharing the limelight! (A simplified explanation)
Replication: The Cell's Extreme Team Sport
time: 7:58 min
created by the Amoeba Sisters
created 2014
Simplified version, but it helps you get the Big Picture of how DNA replicates.
Protein Synthesis
Year of production: 2014
Running Time: 7:07 min
Created by the Amoeba Sisters
We'll go over the steps of transcription and translation and the roles that ribosomes, DNA, and RNA play. Learn how protein is made! (A simplified explanation)
Mutations: The Potential Power of a Small Change
Year of Production: 2014
Created by the Amoeba Sisters
Run time 7:21 min
The Amoeba Sisters discuss gene and chromosome mutations and explore the significance of these changes