Protein Factory


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In this activity, learners take on the role of various parts of the cell in order to model the process of protein synthesis. Each learner receives a card describing, step by step, what s/he should be doing. Learners play the roles of either RNA codons, an RNA polymerase, messenger RNA, a ribosome, or transfer RNA. This activity is designed for a large group of 30 learners, but could be used with smaller groups of at least 10 learners. [Activity is publicly available through a web crawler capture on Archive.org.]

Quick Guide


Preparation Time:
1 to 2 hours

Learning Time:
45 to 60 minutes

Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students

Age Range:
Ages 11 - 18

Resource Types:
Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation

Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)


Subjects


  • Life Sciences
    • Cells
      • Cell Structure and Function
    • Heredity and Genetics
      • Human Genetics
      • DNA Structure and Function
  • Physical Sciences
    • Chemistry
      • Chemistry of Life

Informal Categories


  • Model Building

Audience


To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • see color
  • read
  • hear
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other


Components that are part of this resource:

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

Includes assesments for student learning:

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

  • Salter, Irene

Rights:

Funding Source:

  • Rose Foundation