JN07-001 |
Introduction to Biology and the Scientific Method
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Introduces the steps of the scientific method. Pulse rate experiment aids understanding of variables, controls, and data collection. Cell structures are observed and used for classification.
JN07-002 |
Cell Chemistry
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Disussion of organic molecules. Tests for identifying organic molecules are performed. pH is defined, and the pH of various solutions is measured. Nutrition Internet exercise is included.
JN07-003 |
Enzymes
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Enzyme structure and function is discussed. Effects of concentration, temperature, and pH on enzyme function are explored.
JN07-004 |
Diffusion and Osmosis
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Diffusion and osmosis is defined. Diffusion rate as a function of molecular weight and temperature is investigated. Movement of molecules across a semipermeable membrane is studied. The effect of tonicity on plant and animal cells is explored.
JN07-005 |
Photosynthesis and Respiration
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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration processes are discussed. Lab investigations into carbon dioxide use in photosynthesis and fermentation in yeast. Computer exercise in photosynthetic rate factors is included.
JN07-006 |
DNA Replication and Mitosis
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Puzzle kits are used to visualize DNA structure and the replication process. Slides of dividing plant and animal cells are observed under the microscope. Computer simulation of mitosis and an Internet exercise in mitosis and cancer are included.
JN07-007 |
Meiosis and Mendelian Genetics
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Steps of meiosis computer simulation. Mitosis and meiosis are compared. Internet exercise in human karyotyping. Punnett square is utilized to investigate basic inheritance patterns.
JN07-008 |
Sex-Linked Inheritance and Human Genetics
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Pedigree chart use is demonstrated. Corn is used to demonstrate a dihybrid cross. Internet exercise for sex-linked color blindness inheritance is included. Human trait inheritance game. Observation of individual inheritance traits.
JN07-009 |
Protein Synthesis and Genetic Engineering
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DNA/RNA puzzles used to learn transcription and translation processes. Pieced paper exercise is used to represent restriction enzyme function and recombinant DNA technique. Lab experiment transformation of E. coliby plasmid insertion.
JN07-010 |
DNA Fingerprinting
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Gel electrophoresis process is explained, and is then used to separate DNA fragments which are then compared to a set of standards. Paper DNA fingerprinting simulation game of a crime scene. Internet exercise in ethical issues of the Human Genome Project and DNA fingerprinting.