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Learners observe a model of a cell and its chromosomal DNA made from a plastic egg and dental floss. Use this model to illustrate how much DNA is held in one cell.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners simulate the process of DNA fingerprinting by using electricity to separate colored dyes.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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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 use edible models of the DNA molecule to transcribe an mRNA sequence, and then translate it into a protein.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 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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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 activity, learners identify the DNA base bars guanine, cytosine, thymine and adenine. Learners create a DNA model using colored paper clips to resemble these base pairs.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 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 work in groups to match craft sticks that represent chromosomes. Learners must define critical attributes of their chromosomes as they look for matching chromosomes.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours