Subject Area	Biology
Age/Grade Level	Freshmen or Sophomores
Estimated Length	1 50-minute class period
Prerequisite Knowledge/Skills	Students should have a general understanding of DNA Replication and of the cell organelles.
Description of New Content	Introduces students to the processes of Transcription and Translation through a powerpoint lecture.
Goals	Students will take notes on a powerpoint lecture regarding the two topics.
Materials Needed	Worksheets, notebooks, pencil or pen, powerpoint
Procedure	Powerpoint here.
Evaluation	See worksheet here.
Extensions	This lesson can then lead into a discussion of genes and genetics.