In this activity, students practice using codon charts to determine the amino acid … Investigation: DNA, Proteins, and Mutations
Homeobox (Hox) genes are responsible for the development of body plans in organisms. … Color Mutant Homeobox Genes in Drosophila
Rabbits have a variety of colors that cannot be easily interpreted with simple … Multiple Allele Traits in Rabbit Coat Color
My freshman class usually does a basic strawberry DNA extraction. This is a … Investigation: Compare DNA from Different Samples
The color patterns of animals are quite complex. They aren’t easy to apply … The Genetics of Tortoiseshell and Calico Cats
Have you ever seen a beautiful red cardinal in your backyard? This bird … How Did the Cardinal Get His Red Feathers (CER)
The lac-operon is a group of genes involved in lactose metabolism. E. coli … Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes – Lac Operon
In this simple exercise, students simulate how restriction enzymes and gel electrophoresis can … Identifying Penguin Species with Restriction Enzymes
Genetics can be a tough subject for beginning biology students. Engage them with … Genome Wide Association Studies in Dog Coats
I made this worksheet for freshman biology for students learning about DNA, RNA, … Reinforcement: DNA, RNA, and Sickle Cell
Just when you didn’t think you needed another Punnett square worksheet, I present … Practice Punnett Squares with Skinny Pigs
We are back to remote learning in 2022 due to the surge in … Practice Identifying the Phases of Meiosis
My students always seem enthusiastic when a project includes dogs. Even kids that … Case Study: Dogs, SNPs, and Patellar Luxation
Crime dramas like CSI often solve the case by using a technology called … How DNA Fingerprints Are Used to Solve Crimes
Natural phenomena are observable events that inspire questions and curiosity in students. The … DNA Lesson Using PTC as an Anchoring Phenomenon