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2007 Chautuaqua

Exploring DNA Structure

A guide for instructors

The Exploring DNA Structure instructor guide contains all the information you need to make investigating DNA structures and molecular models fun and exciting.

Step by step instructions guide you and your students through methods for viewing all the features of double-stranded DNA, from individual nucleotides and phosphodiester bonds to DNA fragments bound by proteins or anti-cancer drugs.

Detailed appendices provide short descriptions and citations for all 70 DNA structures on the Exploring DNA Structure CD, making it easier to assign and grade inquiry-based research projects.

All the information in the student version is inlcuded plus chapters on assessments and implementation and alignment with the National Science Education Standards.

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Exploring DNA Structure
A guide for instructors

Form: printed lab manual/workbook

Publication date: Nov 2005
190 pages, wire-O bound
ISBN 0976384620

In addition to the features described for the student version, the instructor guide contains:

Features:

  • An implementation guide with suggestions, variations, and assessment ideas for each of the activities.
  • Answer keys for all the worksheets.

  • Equivalent versions of a quiz, complete with answer keys, that can be used as pre and post tests. These quizzes have been used to measure student learning at Johns Hopkins University, Austin Community College, Oklahoma City Community College, Seattle Central Community College, and Lynnwood High School.

  • Detailed information on the alignment between activities and the National Science Education Standards.

  • Detailed appendices with descriptions, citations, and images for all 70 structures.

  • On-line resources include power point slides, printable quizzes, and color images. (Log-in with password)


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