DNA: The Cell's Instruction Manual
Grade 2nd Grade · Science · 40 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe that dna is coded instructions for a cell
Warm-Up Video
Science ABC · 5:23
What is DNA and How Does it Work?
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
DNA is a giant molecule that contains instructions for a cell.
- 2
DNA is stored in the nucleus of a cell, which is like the cell's head office or library.
- 3
The instructions in DNA tell the cell how to make proteins, which are like tiny machines that run the cell.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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?”
Complete Lesson Package
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