Ice Cream Sundae Gene Expression

This lesson allows students to visualize how genes are expressed by completing the process of transcription and translation of 10 ice cream sundae genes. After students have completed the transcription and translation they will be using the expression of each gene to assemble an ice cream sundae with their coded ice cream type and toppings. The students will be able to make a connection between how genes are expressed in an ice cream sundae and relate it back to human gene expression.

Resource ID#: 75998 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Internet Connection, Overhead Projector, Computer Media Player

Instructional Time: 59 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: Codon, DNA, Genetic Code, Gene Expression, mRNA, Polypeptide Chain, Protein Synthesis, Transcription, Translation

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Formative Assessment

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Diversity and Ecology

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