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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
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The Use of 3-D Modeling and Printing to Teach the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology
Science Activities: Projects and Curriculum Ideas in STEM Classrooms, v58 n2 p70-76 2021
Molecular processes are highly complex, and are frequently difficult for high school and college students to comprehend. Because of the importance of visualization in learning, along with formative assessment of student understanding, utilization of 3D modeling software aids both educators and students alike. The activity described below required non-science majors in a college-level general education biology class to build a model of the central dogma of molecular biology and the relationships between DNA, RNA, and protein using the TinkerCad website, and describe their model in relation to the cellular processes. Examples of student work are included, along with a discussion of the application to high school students, connections to the NGSS, and future directions for the activity.
Descriptors: Molecular Biology, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Scientific Concepts, Concept Formation, Visualization, Computer Software, Technology Uses in Education, College Science, Models, Genetics, Molecular Structure, High School Students, Secondary School Science, Undergraduate Study, Geometric Concepts, Spatial Ability, Printed Materials
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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