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In this genetics activity, learners extract DNA from an onion, using detergent solution, a food processor, and rubbing alcohol. They will also discuss genetic engineering of plants.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity on page 6 of the PDF (Get Cooking With Chemistry), learners investigate yeast. Learners prepare an experiment to observe what yeast cells like to eat.

$10 - $20 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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This is an activity (located on page 3 of the PDF under Self-Assembly Activity) about self-assembly, the ability of molecules to assemble themselves according to certain rules.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this four-day activity, learners grow bacteria and/or fungi from a variety of locations and compare the results.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 7 days
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This activity (page 2 of the PDF under SciGirls Activity: Bogs) is a full inquiry investigation into decomposition.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 4 weeks
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In this biology activity (page 3 of the PDF), learners will explore how plants turn sunlight into food through a process called photosynthesis.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 6 - 14 1 to 4 weeks
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This laboratory exercise is designed to show learners how DNA can easily be extracted from wheat germ using simple materials.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners create a necklace of wheat germ DNA. Learners add alcohol to wheat germ so that the DNA clumps together.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 4 - adult 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity related to plant biotechnology, learners extract DNA from fruit to investigate how it looks and feels.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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This laboratory exercise is designed to show learners how DNA can be extracted from a chunk of thymus (sweetbread) or liver.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this lab exercise, learners explore diffusion, cell membranes and particle size using beets and three alcohols.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 14 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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This laboratory exercise is designed to show learners how DNA can easily be extracted from lima bean bacteria. This experiment requires the use of a centrifuge (not included in cost of materials).

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this fun, hands-on autumn activity, learners experiment to discover whether the colored substances in leaves can be separated from the leaves.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners create an electrical circuit and investigate how some dissolved substances conduct electricity.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes