Transcription 3-D Model Making Kit

A hands-on way to visualize and teach transcription - a fundamental step in making proteins!

Models are powerful tools for teaching science because they provide useful simplifications of structures and processes, helping to make the unseen seen and the complex simple.

Transcription is how the genetic information stored as DNA in the nucleus is copied into RNA so it can be used to make proteins.

Your students will make a model of a DNA template and transcribe it into messenger RNA (mRNA).

The model covers the role of promoters, transcription factors, and RNA polymerase. RNA processing is also covered including RNA splicing, exons, introns, poly-A-tail and 5' cap.

The Model Making Kit includes enough materials for students to assemble up to 5 paper models working cooperatively. The comprehensive Teacher Resource Guide included provides illustrated readings, activities, key vocabulary and an assessment, along with teaching opportunities for students to Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend and Evaluate their understanding of the concepts presented.