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Molecular Model Lending Library

A collection of magnetic 3D molecular models available to Nicholls faculty, students, and local K-12 teachers.

Kit Description

Flow of Genetic Information Kit 6-Group Set

Teaching Points

The Flow of Genetic Information Kit will let your students model DNA replication using color-coded, foam nucleotides and a placemat, model RNA transcription as they copy one strand of DNA into mRNA using an RNA polymerase and model protein synthesis/ translation as they decode the mRNA into protein on the ribosome placemat.

Models included in this Collection

  • 3 Flow of Genetic Information kits, each contains:
    • 1 DNA Replication placemat
    • 1 transcription placemat
    • 1 translation placemat
    • 2 DNA polymerase ovals
    • Sequence 1 replication and transcription map
    • Sequence 1 transcription and translation map
    • 9 tan tRNA molecules
    • 1 tan release factor
    • 11 white amino acids
    • Colored DNA round nucleotides
    • Gray DNA round nucleotides
    • Colored RNA square nucleotides

Flow of Genetic Information Kit© Teacher Resources:

 

Flow of Genetic Information Kit Contents and Assembly

Find information about the contents of your Flow of Genetic Information Kit© and directions for assembling the pieces so you and your students can start exploring DNA replication, RNA transcription and translation/protein synthesis.

Flow of Genetic Information Kit Teacher Notes

This activity guide will help you consider different ways you may use these materials. We encourage you to modify these lessons and activities to meet the learning objectives and needs of your specific students.

Flow of Genetic Information Kit Replication Activity Guide Student Handout and Key

The Replication Student Handout introduces students to the process of DNA replication. They use foam pieces and a placemat to model the replication of the leading and lagging strands of DNA.

Flow of Genetic Information Kit Transcription Activity Guide Student Handout and Key

The Transcription Student Handout introduces students to the process of transcription. They use foam pieces and a placemat to model the transcripton of a DNA template into a single-stranded RNA molecule.

Flow of Genetic Information Kit Translation Activity Guide Student Handout and Key

The Translation Student Handout introduces students to the process of translation. They use foam pieces and a placemat to model the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.

Flow of Genetic Information Kit Animations and Videos

Explore a variety of videos to enhance your use of the Flow of Genetic Information Kit and classroom study of replication, transcription and translation.

Flow of Genetic Information Kit Digital Student Modeling Activities

Students can build a nucleotide, compare different representations of DNA, form base pairs and answer thought questions.

Flow of Genetic Information Kit Additional Online Resources

A list of some excellent DNA-related websites to help you make the most of the Flow of Genetic Information Kit’s© lessons and activities.

Flow of Genetic Information Kit© Watson and Crick Articles

"Molecular Structure of Nucleic Acids: A Structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acids" by James Watson and Francis Crick, published in the April 25, 1953 issue of Nature, describes the structure of double-stranded DNA.