DNA


 * [[image:explorebio/dna_image.png width="153" height="46"]] || Why is it called the "Blueprint of Life?" || What is it a blueprint for? || What reads the blueprint? ||

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In a biology classroom long, long ago... ||   || Agree on your Top Ten and enter your results Here ||   ||   ||
 * ** The Assignment ** ||  || ** Collaborative Answers ** ||   || ** Collaborative Results ** ||
 * [[file:Genetics Primer.doc]]

= DNA Text and Web Resources =
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National Human Genome Research Institute Fact Sheets, Media, etc. [|Listen] to a great story on the human microbe genome project ||   || A course in itself. Virtual labs, animations, tutorials, media rich articles ||  || Rich and detailed (not for the faint of heart) ||
 * [[image:explorebio/New_Genetics.jpg width="151" height="193" caption="Click Here for the online version of our booklet" link="@http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/thenewgenetics/index.html"]] ||  || media type="custom" key="11309232" ||   || media type="custom" key="8034334" ||
 * [[image:explorebio/New_Genetics.jpg width="151" height="193" caption="Click Here for the online version of our booklet" link="@http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/thenewgenetics/index.html"]] ||  || media type="custom" key="11309232" ||   || media type="custom" key="8034334" ||

= DNA History Project = How did we build our understanding of DNA? Visit the DNA History Project Page to explore.

= DNA Replication =

These PowerPoints and Videos provide an overview of key genetic processes
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= Transcription and Translation = How the "code" gets turned into the machinery of life. READ ALL THE POP-UPS. TAKE NOTES in a Google Doc shared with one other classmate and your teacher. Pictures in your doc are a great idea. Remember to use our file naming protocol. The Keyword is "DNATransNotes". || These concepts will be ultimately be added to your genetics concept map
 * Your Assignment ||  ||
 * Step 1 || Click Here to interact with a comprehensive "What will your DNA do today?"
 * Step 2 || Watch the Videos below. Revise your Google doc notes and create a section of questions for me. ||
 * Step 3 || [[file:G&BT Gene To Protein.ppt]]Work through this Transcription Translation AP Power Point. Again revise your notes and add any specific questions. ||
 * Step 4 || Read pages 12-23 in the New Genetics. Again revise your notes and add any specific questions. ||
 * Step 5 || Complete a Transcription & Translation Top 10. You can copy and paste the Top Ten format from this Google Doc to the top of your DNATransNotes doc. ||
 * Step 4 || Read pages 12-23 in the New Genetics. Again revise your notes and add any specific questions. ||
 * Step 5 || Complete a Transcription & Translation Top 10. You can copy and paste the Top Ten format from this Google Doc to the top of your DNATransNotes doc. ||
 * Step 5 || Complete a Transcription & Translation Top 10. You can copy and paste the Top Ten format from this Google Doc to the top of your DNATransNotes doc. ||
 * Step 5 || Complete a Transcription & Translation Top 10. You can copy and paste the Top Ten format from this Google Doc to the top of your DNATransNotes doc. ||

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 * VIDEOS FOR STEP 2**
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RNA Processing (cutting out the introns)
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= Student Project Pages =

media type="custom" key="8004632" **2011-2012 projects**

2010-2011 Projects Period 1
 * Genetics in Video Games ||  ||   || Genetics in Forensics ||   ||   || Neanderthal and Human Genomes ||
 * Genetics of Intelligence and Personality ||  ||   || Genetic basis of disease and Cancer ||   ||   || Exploravision: Zero waste cafeteria via fungus ||
 * Telomerase: Immortality and Cancer ||  ||   || Genetics of Colitis ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Telomerase: Immortality and Cancer ||  ||   || Genetics of Colitis ||   ||   ||   ||
 * Telomerase: Immortality and Cancer ||  ||   || Genetics of Colitis ||   ||   ||   ||

Period 2 for genetic diseases || How plausible are the ideas? || Genetically Modified Food comparison ||  ||   || Neanderthal and Human Genomes ||   ||   || Genetic Enhancement? (Science Fiction group 2) ||
 * Xenotransplantation ||   ||   || Genetics and Biofuels ||   ||   || Modeling diagnosis (DNA fingerprints, etc.)
 * Genetics of Obesity ||  ||   || Genetics and Cancer Susceptibility ||   ||   || Genetics in Science Fiction:
 * Genetics of Obesity ||  ||   || Genetics and Cancer Susceptibility ||   ||   || Genetics in Science Fiction:
 * Weber Potato Project
 * Weber Potato Project