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In this activity, learners make their own edible DNA double helix out of candy and find out about the shape of DNA.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 6 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners explore deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), a nanoscale structure that occurs in nature.

Over $20 per group Ages 6 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this health and genetics activity, learners determine whether tasting the bitter compound PTC (phenylthiocarbamide) influences which vegetables a person likes.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners make a 3-D model of DNA using paper and toothpicks. While constructing this model, learners will explore the composition and structure of DNA.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners build edible models of DNA, while learning basic DNA structure and the rules of base pairing.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this game (on pages 14-21), learners explore how each human being inherits genetic traits such as eye color.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 30 to 45 minutes
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In this activity, learners investigate variations in human traits. This allows learners' natural curiosity about their identity to draw them into the study of heredity.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 2 to 4 hours
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This activity models the mass coral spawning event that takes place at Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary every August.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this genetics activity, learners create imaginary creatures known as "Reebops" to explore the relationships between genes and inherited traits.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours