ASL Basic Genetics | Interactive
In this fun and interactive video, kids will discover the amazing world of genetics and learn all about DNA! We start by exploring what DNA is, describing it as the special code that makes each of us unique. Just like a video game has different levels and characters, our DNA is made up of instructions that determine our traits, such as hair color, eye color, and even height!
We explain that DNA comes in pairs, with one strand inherited from your mom and the other from your dad. This spiral-shaped structure, known as the double helix, is made from four special chemicals called nucleotides: adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine. Kids learn how these nucleotides bond together and how DNA replicates itself when cells divide.
Next, we introduce RNA, a special copy of DNA that helps make new cells. Kids will find out about the differences between DNA and RNA, including how RNA is single-stranded and uses uracil instead of thymine.
The video also explains genes—groups of nucleotides that give us our traits. With engaging examples, we talk about dominant and recessive genes, and how they determine things like eye color. We even touch on chromosomes and how they play a role in our genetic makeup.
As a fun hands-on activity, we guide kids in creating their own candy DNA using gummy bears and licorice! This creative project reinforces the concepts learned and makes genetics exciting and tangible. Join us on this colorful journey through the basics of genetics!
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You have probably seen something like this before and know that it is a representation of DNA. In this educational video, we are going to learn more about DNA and basic genetics, and do an activity along the way!
DNA is the genetic information inside our cells that gives us the traits that make us who we are. It is inside every single cell in your body! Think of it this way: DNA is like the code to a video game. Obviously, not all videos games are the same!
Genetically speaking, a person inherits one strand of DNA from their biological mother, and another from their biological father. These two strands form the DNA molecule, which looks sort of like a spiral-shape ladder, and contains information on how to make proteins. This shape is called a double helix.
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What you will learn in Basic Genetics for Older Kids:
0:00 Introduction
0:24 Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
1:19 Nucleotides
2:10 Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
3:06 Genes and alleles
4:24 Chromosomes, autosomes, and sex chromosomes
5:20 Experiment
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