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Directions to "An Illustrated DNA Tale" a comical guide to protein synthesis. Students design a comic strip using non-science terms to depict a "tale" paralleling protein synthesis.

1. An Illustrated DNA Tale A Comical Guide to Protein Synthesis

2. Assignment Overview Final Product Getting There A comic strip or graphic novel Tells the tale of “protein synthesis” via words illustrations Identify key science terms Replace terms Brainstorm ideas with table group Create story line Sketch out ideas Fill out the 8 panels

3. Protein Synthesis Steps DNA is located in the nucleus of the cell. The sequence of DNA nucleotides forms the genetic code. RNA polymerase separates the 2 strands of DNA and then matches an RNA nucleotide to each DNA nucleotide. This chain of RNA nucleotides forms a molecule of messenger RNA, or mRNA. Then RNA leaves the nucleus. A ribosome assembles around the mRNA The ribosome reads the sequence of codons in the mRNA and matches a transfer RNA, or tRNA , molecule to each codon. The ribosome assembles the amino acids brought by the tRNA into a chain. The finished chain of amino acids is a protein.

4. New Term Polymerase An enzyme used in the formation of a particular polymer

5. Terms Amino Acids Cell Codon DNA Messenger RNA Molecule mRNA Nucleotides Nucleus Polymerase Protein Ribosome(s) RNA Transfer RNA tRNA Amino Acids Cell Codon DNA Messenger RNA Molecule mRNA Nucleotides Nucleus Polymerase Protein Ribosome RNA Transfer RNA tRNA  

6. Replacing Terms Original Becomes DNA is located in the nucleus of the cell. DNA is located in the nucleus of the cell. Becomes George is located in the center of the city . Malinda Mermaid is located in the under the sea in Atlantis . Or

7. In assigned table group. Agree on important key terms about DNA, RNA & protein synthesis. Creatively brainstorm non -science storyline paralleling the protein synthesis process. Edit each statement by replacing those key terms & words until the group has a story line (not a full story). Original The sequence of DNA nucleotides forms the genetic code. Edit The sequence of DNA nucleotides forms the genetic code .” Revised The sequence of events formed the new alliance between the once bitter enemies . Planning: Writing the Tale

8. Brainstorm Storyline Brainstorm 2 or 3 key concepts. Begin tying the ideas together creating a non-science storyline. Story should parallel the protein synthesis process .

9. What to do now Edit Protein Synthesis Steps Example: Original The sequence of DNA nucleotides forms the genetic code . Edit The sequence of DNA nucleotides forms the genetic code . ” Revised The sequence of storm events formed the town’s new water front .

10. In assigned table group. Determine the writers & artists within your group. Divide the work of creating a comic strip or graphic novel equally between group. You must use convey the ideas of protein synthesis process without using scientific terms. Original DNA is located in the nucleus of the cell Edit DNA is located in the nucleus of the cell Revised The navy seal’s boat is located in the heart of the harbor . Writing & Drawing the tale

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13. Protein Synthesis

14. Protein Synthesis Transcription Translation