DNA: The Cell's Instruction Manual
2nd GradeScience40 min
Learning Objective
I can describe that dna is coded instructions for a cell
Lesson Flow
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What is DNA and How Does it Work?
Science ABC
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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DNA is a giant molecule that contains instructions for a cell.
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DNA is stored in the nucleus of a cell, which is like the cell's head office or library.
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The instructions in DNA tell the cell how to make proteins, which are like tiny machines that run the cell.
Practice
7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“If you wanted to build a robot, but you needed instructions from a book at the library, what would DNA be like in this story? What would the robot be like?”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
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