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Curriculum Link > Biology 12

DNA Replication

• Describe DNA replication

Protein Synthesis

• Demonstrate an understanding of the process of protein synthesis
• Explain how mutations in DNA affect protein synthesis

What is the animation about?
This animation defines and describes the various aspects of genomics and the direction genomics research is heading.  Canadian research examples are provided to help students make a context for the genomics language and techniques they have learned in the classroom.

• Student worksheet
• Teacher key and notes

Using the animation in the classroom

• You can watch the animation as a group and have students ask questions and comment on what they have seen.  
• You could also use the provided web worksheet and have students answer the questions after you view the animation together.
• Students could also watch the animation on their own and then answer the questions on the provided worksheet.  This could be carried out as a class, library, or homework activity.
• The animation and provided worksheet could also be used as a preview activity for a larger project. 
  
  • For example, students could be asked to research the Human Genome project or they could do research on the different applications of genomics.