This Protein Synthesis Manipulatives Kit will help students who are tactile learners to understand the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and proteins. It will help all students to visualize and reinforce the processes of transcription and translation as it is modeled using the large magnetic pieces on the chalkboard. Students will be able practice in small groups using the student sets to see how genetic material is transcribed in our cells to form RNA, which is then translated into various amino acids that serve as building blocks for the many proteins in our bodies. Students will be given different genetic codes and have to follow the steps to decode the pieces and form their own protein.
All of the pieces to this kit can be reused over and over with new students each year to allow students to visual our class content and gain a deeper level of understanding for genetics through hands-on learning.
Having a good foundational understanding of these cell processes will allow them to make connections between genetics and other topics later on, such as evolution, DNA fingerprinting, and vaccines.
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