Younger Scientists

Grade 10 Mutations

Codebreaker - Hands-On Activity
The Secret Code of Life ‐ Exploring codes, DNA, genetic coding and mutations

Classroom Presentation (289k .ppt file)
Activity and Answer Key (141k .pdf file)
Teacher's Notes (87k .pdf file)

Mighty Mutation Maker - Online Activity (external link - will open in new window)
Code your name as DNA, then make mutations happen

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