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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 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 extract DNA from wheat germ. Use this activity to introduce learners to DNA, biotechnology and genetic engineering.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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The purpose of this lab activity is to demonstrate (through simulation) how DNA fingerprinting (or DNA profiling) might be used to solve a crime.

Over $20 per group Ages 14 - 18 2 to 4 hours
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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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Using pipe cleaners, straws, and beads, learners explore the building blocks of life by creating their own model of DNA.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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This laboratory exercise is designed to show learners how DNA can easily be extracted from onion cells. It includes an optional test for the presence of DNA.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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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 activity, learners start their own field journal to better understand the wildlife in their area.

free Ages 6 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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The purpose of this plant biotechnology activity is to demonstrate the effect of changes in the environment on the growth and fertility of landscape grasses and crop grasses such as wheat and rice.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity on page 3 of the PDF, learners visualize the relative size and structural differences between microbes that have the potential to cause disease.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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Many of the genetic sequences found in the fruit fly genome are similar to those found in humans.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 14 - adult 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity related to plant biotechnology, learners transform a strain of E. coli using green fluorescent protein from a bioluminescent jellies.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - adult 1 to 7 days
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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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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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This activity is about collecting and analyzing DNA as part of a criminal investigation.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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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 laboratory experiment, learners explore how effectively different sunscreens protect yeast cells from damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - adult 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners use pedigree and jigsaw puzzles to explore how scientists use genetic information from a family to identify a gene associated with a genetic disorder.

free Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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This demonstration can be used to help learners visualize DNA by lysing (breaking open) bacterial cells on a slide and “stringing up” the DNA with a toothpick in less than one minute.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 5 to 10 minutes