The poster includes models of primary, secondary, tertiary and quadranary structure. To illustrate how a change in the DNA can result in changed form and function of the protein. Develop criteria by which quality work can be judged. This activity is designed to tie the students knowledge of protein structure to DNA coding. Using the posters to instruct younger students gives an authentic audience.
Pairs work to create the models and information for the poster.
Posters are critiqued and used to give information to sophomores in Honors Biology. The advanced students have designed a rubric to be used in the critique. Bearer of Life and Death, Howard Hughes Medical Institute.