Practical Proteins (Part 1 of 4)
In this lesson students are introduced to the idea that DNA is the code to create proteins and that proteins can be structural or functional. Students are given a problem to create a model of a protein that can accomplish a particular function. Students will work in pairs to use the given materials to construct a "protein" that will remove a "nutrient" from a container and transport it along a wire. Once student have a working protein, they will create a detailed diagram in which the label each part of the protein and identify what it does for the structure of the protein.
Lesson Grade Level
8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1d7o7jALeH5AsDRlCdbYMFwh6lgdGMxi3/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Life Science L3: Genetics & Heredity Technology 4. Innovative Designer Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering English Language Arts (ELA) Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
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