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Write a persuasive argument using one of the given prompts. 1) DNA writes a love letter to RNA trying to persuade RNA to stay in the nucleus. 2) RNA writes a persuasive break-up letter to DNA. The essay must contain at least 3 fully developed paragraphs using all 20 vocabulary terms: DNA, mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, nucleus, amino acid, anticodon, guanine, cytosine, replication, transcription, translation, ribosome, nuclear pore, codon, polypeptide, thymine, adenine, uracil, protein.

Write a persuasive argument using one of the given prompts. 1) DNA writes a love letter to RNA trying to persuade RNA to stay in the nucleus. 2) RNA writes a persuasive break-up letter to DNA. The essay must contain at least 3 fully developed paragraphs using all 20 vocabulary terms: DNA, mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, nucleus, amino acid, anticodon, guanine, cytosine, replication, transcription, translation, ribosome, nuclear pore, codon, polypeptide, thymine, adenine, uracil, protein.

In a pair share, students will plant seeds in our greenhouse. Each pair will research their plant types to learn about the different conditions that their plants thrive in. They will each submit a one page report explaining their findings. Together, students will plant their seeds. They will also need to keep track of the growth of their plants over time and record their measurements.