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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.

Using pipe cleaners, straws, and beads, learners explore the building blocks of life by creating their own model of DNA.

In this activity, "write" a secret message in genetic code as beads on a string.

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

Learners use a simple process to extract DNA from strawberries.

In this activity (on pages 34-39), learners make a fairly detailed model of DNA using licorice and gumdrops.

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.

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

In this activity, learners explore the "nuts and bolts" of gene chips.

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.

In this experiment, learners isolate Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) from onion cells using a simple extraction procedure.

In this genetics activity, learners create and decode a “DNA recipe” for a dog by randomly selecting strips of paper that represent DNA.

This game uses a modified Uno deck to review concepts related to stem cell research and diabetes.

In this activity, learners extract DNA from a strawberry and discover that DNA is in the food they eat.

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.

In this activity, learners take on the role of various parts of the cell in order to model the process of protein synthesis.

In this craft-based activity, learners make DNA sequence bracelets that carry the code of an organism such as a human, trout, chimpanzee or butterfly.

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.