Science Nspired - Biology - Genetics by Texas Instruments

Genetics is the field of Biology devoted to understanding how charateristics are transmitted from parents to offspring. The structure of DNA helps explain how genes function in making the proteins that determine specific traits in organisms. Scientists can also manipulate DNA for benefical purposes using techniques known as DNA Technology.

Biology: Genetics Classroom Activities	Type	Download
Simulations
Punnett Pea Predictor In this lesson, students will explore patterns of genetic inheritance through a simulation. This activity was created using Lua. Standards Textbook		Download6,040
Natural Selection (HS) In this lesson, students will model natural selection, providing an opportunity to make predictions about evolution in a population over a short period of time. Standards Textbook		Download2,321
Traveling Blue Genes In this lesson, students will simulate, observe, and manipulate the variables that affect the results of DNA gel electrophoresis. Standards Textbook		Download5,651
NASA - Space Bugs The goal of this laboratory is to investigate the mechanisms responsible for physiological changes of the immune system, so that appropriate countermeasures or interventions can be developed for future human space exploration missions. Standards Textbook		Download5,509
Recombinant DNA In this lesson, students complete the steps required to clone a single gene and express it in a model organism. Standards Textbook		Download1,533
DNA Structure In this lesson, students use a variety of simulations to interact with the structure of DNA in order to explore the building blocks and double helical structure of DNA. Standards Textbook		Download1,576
DNA Replication In this lesson, students will use simulations to interact with DNA replication in order to explore semi-conservative replication and identify specific enzymes and their roles in replication. Standards Textbook		Download2,149
Addition by Division In this lesson, students investigate the cell cycle of mitosis. Standards Textbook		Download5,838
Transcription and Translation In this lesson, students will use simulations and models to interact with both the transcription and translation machinery. Standards Textbook		Download1,325
Like Moths Around a Flame In this lesson, students examine data about moths and draw conclusions of how the environment impacts their populations. Standards Textbook		Download5,550
Assessment
Cellular Division Assessment This TI-Nspire™ question set (.tns) has assessment questions relating to Biology: Genetics.		Download5,429
DNA Technology Assessment This TI-Nspire™ question set (.tns) has assessment questions relating to Biology: DNA Technology.		Download5,482
Mendelian Genetics Assessment This TI-Nspire™ question set (.tns) has assessment questions relating to Biology: Genetics.		Download5,531
DNA, RNA and Protein Synthesis Assessment This TI-Nspire™ question set (.tns) has assessment questions relating to Biology: DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis.		Download1,375

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Punnett Pea Predictor

Natural Selection (HS)

Traveling Blue Genes

NASA - Space Bugs

Recombinant DNA

DNA Structure

DNA Replication

Addition by Division

Transcription and Translation

Like Moths Around a Flame

Cellular Division Assessment

DNA Technology Assessment

Mendelian Genetics Assessment

DNA, RNA and Protein Synthesis Assessment

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