Investigate the relationship among DNA, genes, and chromosomes 0707.4.4

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1. Build a DNA Molecule - click and drag each nucleotide into position.
2. Computer Model of the DNA Helix
3. Copy Cat - Can you find the cloned kitten? Test the DNA of each of three kittens to find the clone. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
4. Extract Your Own DNA - You can see your own DNA with the unaided eye. Using this simple PowerPoint, your students will learn how to extract and view their own DNA. (easy-to-follow instructions for a great, hands-on learning experience) [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
5. Extract Your Own DNA - This experiment allows you to extract your own DNA in your own home! You will need the help of an adult. - Extract Your Own DNA - pdf document to print with the same instructions as the web site [These expired links are available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the pages don't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
6. How to make a model of DNA - This model can be tough to make, but well worth the effort. You'll learn some great science along the way too! [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
7. Make a Candy Model of DNA - (learn how the nucleotides are formed, and how it all fits together) This model can be used to show replication, splicing, and other functions involving the DNA double helix. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
8. On the Trail of DNA - investigating how DNA fingerprinting works
9. Take a Tour of the Basics of Heredity - from the index at the top of the blue box, select What is DNA, then click Next to progress through the windows of this show.

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