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​Molecules of Life: A1.1 & A1.2

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Life on earth is ultimately dependent on two molecules: water and DNA. Without either, life would not exist. This first unit of IB Biology introduces these two essential molecules: how do they work, what are their unique properties, and how do they allow life to exist.

​Molecules of Life Learning Objective

History of DNA
  • ​NOVA: Cracking the Code of Life
  • Hershey & Chase Experiment Overview​
  • Science Show: 3 World Changing Biology Experiments

Resources

​Water Quizlet Set
Nucleic Acids Quizlet Set
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Water:
  • Health & Water in Africa
  • Water & Hunger: Improving Sustainability
  • Poverty & Water in Africa
  • Education & Water
  • PBS Water World: What affect climate change has on coastal countries
  • Project Water

​DNA Structure
  • What is a Gene?
  • DNA Anatomy
  • DNA Structure & Animation: Crash Course Videos
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Notes & Lectures:

A1.1: Water

A1.2: Nucleic Acids

Shelby Unit Summary

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This graphic organizer was produced by a former student, Shelby, and originally created for the 2016 IB Curriculum. However, much of the content is still relevant.
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This graphic organizer was produced by a former student, Shelby, and originally created for the 2016 IB Curriculum. However, much of the content is still relevant.
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