Inquiries in Science® Biology Series - Help your students understand hard-to-grasp science concepts. Using a learning cycle of engage, explore, explain, extend, and evaluate, each kit features lab activities designed to actively engage students in learning essential science concepts through guided inquiry. Topics addressed by the kits were organized and selected based on data from numerous sources, including the National Research Council's National Science Education Standards, AAAS's Project 2061 Science Benchmarks, NAEP's Science Framework, and state science education standards from across the US.

Discovering Nucleic Acids Kit includes: Lab supplies Teacher’s manual with instructions Background information Reproducible student sheets Student questions Extension activities Suggestions for differentiated instruction. Kit Refill replenishes all perishable materials; price includes shipping and handling.

Grades 9–12. Using pop beads, students model DNA replication, transcription, and translation. Students compare mutated and normal chromosomes under a microscope (using normal and irradiated onion root tips) to understand the effect of mutagens on cells.

• Simulate protein synthesis in the classroom
• Model the formation of a mutation at the molecular level
• Observe and compare normal and mutate chromosomes from living material

Note: Order the Kit Refill with the perishable materials included or with a prepaid coupon to request the perishables later at your convenience. Contact us or return the coupon at least 2 weeks prior to requested delivery date to ensure prompt arrival of materials.

Part of the Inquiries in Science™ series. Materials are sufficient for 30 students working in groups.

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