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DNA--From Genes to Proteins.
Betty B. Hoskins. Delta Science Module (DSM) series. Hudson, N.H.: Delta Education, 1994.
Program Overview
The Delta Science Module (DSM) series has 51 life, physical, and earth science units for grades K-8 that emphasize science concepts, science content, and process skills. The series includes 12 modules for grades 5-6 and 8 modules for grades 6-8. Each requires about 3 to 4 weeks to complete and includes a teacher's guide and materials for a class of 32 students.
Teacher's Guide
Recommended grade level:
7-8.
DNA--From Genes to Proteins introduces students to the structure and function of DNA. During the unit, students observe variations in the characteristics of classmates' features--for example, eye color, tongue roll, or earlobe attachment; they learn that the appearance of visible body features such as skin color depends on the types and amount of proteins in cells; and they observe a microslide image of a cheek cell. Students also construct a model to help them visualize the 3-dimensional structure of a eukaryotic (nucleus-bearing) cell.
In other activities, students use strands of yarn to model DNA; use a 2-dimensional paper model to observe that DNA is made up of paired building blocks with a backbone of sugar and phosphate; model the process of DNA replication; model transcription and translation; and learn the related concepts of genes, chromosomes, and genome. Students also use models to demonstrate DNA mutations at the base-pair level, and they examine the similarities and differences between bacteria, virus particles, and animal cells to see why bacteria and virus particles can be more easily manipulated for genetic engineering. Students learn about recombinant DNA, find out about the technique and applications of DNA fingerprinting, and learn about the Human Genome Project and discuss its implications.
The 13 activities in DNA--From Genes to Proteins take 30 to 60 minutes each and can be done by students working individually or in groups. In addition to directions for activities, the teacher's guide provides a module overview, a schedule of activities, objectives for each activity, background information, materials management and preparation tips, sample answers to discussion questions, teaching suggestions, and reinforcement activities. Also included are reproducible activity sheets for student work and a performance-based assessment. A "connections" feature at the end of each activity provides suggestions for extending or applying the concepts addressed.
Key to Content Standards: 5-8 (see app. C)
UNIFYING CONCEPTS AND PROCESSES: Systems, order, and organization; evidence, models, and explanation.
SCIENCE AS INQUIRY: Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry; understandings about scientific inquiry.
LIFE SCIENCE: Structure and function in living systems; reproduction and heredity.
SCIENCE IN PERSONAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES: Science and technology in society.
HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENCE: History of science.
Prices:
Teacher's guide (ISBN 0-87504-162-0), $27.95. Kit, $349.00. Refill package, $8.50.
Publisher/supplier:
Delta Education.
Materials:
Available locally, from commercial suppliers, or in kit.
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