Genetics Newsela

This Unit Project

This unit's project will look at the DNA and how it forms into amino acids and then proteins. These proteins then come together and form into cells. These cells then combined in tissues that form organs. These organs form the parts to complex life. We will be looking at the phenomenon of how changing a part of this process and have drastic affects to the organism. Students will have to form a presentation informing the reader about how changing the DNA of an organism with the CRISPR, which is a new technology, that changes an organisms DNA to fix or kill the organism. New technology is always developing in today's society. It is important for students to have a understanding of these new technologies and how they relate back to the fundamental ideas of science. So later they can make educated decision about their life and the environment they live in.