Science & Nature
DNA: Decoding the Universal Language of Life
DNA contains all of the information that cells need to develop, function, and reproduce themselves, and all the information needed for cells to form a person, plant, or animal. The history of life itself is all encoded in DNA or genomes.
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Dr. Mallakin MSc, PhD
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Completed by 64 learners
14-18
year old learners
9th-12th
US Grade Level
2-7
learners per class
$75
Charged upfront
$25 per class
Meets 1x per week
Over 3 weeks
45 minutes per class
Available times
Pacific
Description
Class Experience
What do the words 'DNA' and 'genome' actually mean? How does our DNA encode the information that makes up a basic blueprint of who we are? In this class, you will learn about the structure of DNA, how mutations are introduced into a DNA sequence, how a DNA sequence is translated into a protein, and how proteins work together to make us who we are. The class will cover: I) the molecular structure of DNA, II) DNA replication and mutations, III) transcription of DNA to RNA, IV) translation of...
1. To be able to justify the historical investigations that support the claim that DNA is the source of heritable information. 2. Describe representations and models that illustrate how genetic information is copied and transferred between generations. 3. To provide scientific explanations that use the structures and mechanisms of DNA to support the claim that DNA is the primary sources of heritable information.
Multiple-choice questions will be given and are meant to confirm the proper comprehension of the material.
I will provide the necessary reading materials. The student can email me their questions and answers to the class activity/quiz. My email address is mallakin@telus.net.
I consider a few components to evaluate the students in this class. 1) Their attendance and if they attended every class. 2) Did they complete the multiple-choice question on time. 3) Did they participate in the discussion. I will write a report to the parent for how the student did in the class and their assignments.
45 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.
This class presumes no previous knowledge of genetics.
Teacher
About Me
Hello dear students and parents, thank you for visiting my profile. I am a coach, an educator, and a biomedical science researcher. I enjoy teaching different areas of the scientific field, in particular biology, chemistry, physics, and how...
