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In this activity, learners use edible models of the DNA molecule to transcribe an mRNA sequence, and then translate it into a protein. This activity requires learners to have already constructed edible DNA models from the activity "Have Your DNA and Eat It Too" (see related resource).
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Student handout (S1 to S5)
- Tape
- Masking tape rolls
- Scissors
- Black licorice sticks (Twizzlers)
- Colored marshmallows (pink labeled U, orange, yellow, green)
- Toothpicks (cut in half)
- Colored circle cut-outs (red, pink, dark yellow, light yellow, green, blue, and purple)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Cells
- Cell Structure and Function
- Cell Division
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Heredity and Genetics
- DNA Structure and Function
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Cells
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Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
- Model Building
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
Includes assesments for student learning:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Malone, Molly ; Mitchell, April ; Stark, Louisa ; Starr, Harmony
Source Collection
- Teach.Genetics
Rights:
- All rights reserved, University of Utah, 2004
Funding Source:
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute Precollege Science Education Initiative for Biomedical Research Institutions Award, 51000176