Learning with LEGOs
Channel | updated February 15, 2012
These videos may be helpful when teaching with the LEGO® DNA Learning Center Set. For more information about the set, please visit the Mind and Hand Alliance website.
Decoding A Gene
Decoding A Gene
This video demonstrates the decoding activity for the LEGO channel protein genes. The activity helps to clarify the triplet code prior to teaching transcription and translation. If transcription and translation are not appropriate for your group of students, this decoding of a gene can be the ...
DNA replication with LEGOs
DNA replication with LEGOs
Academy of Notre Dame, Tyngsboro, Mass., students from Ms. Turkovich's biology class created this music video about DNA replication. Turkovich is an MIT Alum. The models are from the original LEGO Education DNA Set.
DNA/RNA Kit Check
DNA/RNA Kit Check
This video demonstrates how to do a kit check for the DNA/RNA kits. This video corresponds to DNA/RNA Booklet 1, page 2. NOTE: This video has no sound.
Introduction to LEGO® DNA - Assembly Volunteers
Introduction to LEGO® DNA - Assembly Volunteers
This video explains the value of the LEGO DNA Learning Center Set to people who are volunteering to assemble LEGO sets for schools.
Introduction to LEGO® Proteins - In-Class Demo
Introduction to LEGO® Proteins - In-Class Demo
This video is an introduction to proteins using the LEGO DNA Learning Center Set. Teachers should perform this demonstration in front of the class. Students will learn that the proteins in our bodies are made from the protein we eat. Different proteins can be created ...
LEGO Atoms and Molecules: Chemical Reactions Part 1: Wet Lab
LEGO Atoms and Molecules: Chemical Reactions Part 1: Wet Lab
A how-to for teachers showing the GEMS chemical reaction of baking soda, calcium chloride and aqueous phenol red. It also shows other experiments teachers may wish to do with their students. Parts of the video may be useful to show to students. (Original reaction ...
Transcription
Transcription
This video demonstrates transcription with the LEGO® DNA Learning Center Set. These models are designed to show both structure and function. Nucleotides pair with each other using the ball and basket joint. The gray subunits are the DNA nucleotides and the bright orange subunits are the RNA ...
Translation
Translation
This video demonstrates translation with the LEGO® DNA Learning Center Set. These models are designed to show both structure and function. Nucleotides pair with each other using the ball and basket joint. The bright orange subunits are the RNA nucleotides, and the large triangular pieces are ...