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In this genetics activity, learners discover how to extract DNA from green split peas.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this biology activity (page 8 of the PDF), learners will determine whether they are "tasters" or "non-tasters", test selected individuals from their families and peer group for the trait, and chart

$1 - $5 per student Ages 14 - 18 1 to 7 days
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In this activity, "write" a secret message in genetic code as beads on a string.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 11 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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In this genetics activity, learners create and decode a “DNA recipe” for a dog by randomly selecting strips of paper that represent DNA.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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This modeling activity allows learners to discover for themselves what Mendel uncovered in his famous pea experiments.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 14 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this biology activity (page 5 of the PDF), learners use yarn and sticky labels to build a model of a DNA strand. They discover that DNA is very long, very skinny, and packs well into cells.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 14 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners construct a 3-D paper model depicting how histone, acetyl and methyl molecules control access to DNA and affect gene DNA expression.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 14 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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DNA is the thread of life. Encoded in its genetic sequence is the information that makes each of us unique. This activity allows you to see long, stringy strands of DNA extracted from wheat germ.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners take on the role of various parts of the cell in order to model the process of protein synthesis.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners model directed evolution by making paper fly. Learners construct and fly paper airplanes.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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This game uses a modified Uno deck to review concepts related to stem cell research and diabetes.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 14 - adult 30 to 45 minutes