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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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Using toothpicks, straws, or tubes of rolled up newspaper, learners create 3-dimensional models to illustrate the basic structure and function of the cell membrane, and place an object inside to repre

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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Role-playing the parts of chromosomes and centrioles, learners use large chromosome models and nylon cords (spindle fibers and cell membranes) to walk through the processes of mitosis and meiosis.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 14 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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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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In this activity, learners play a game that models what happens as stem cells differentiate into different cell types.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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This activity gets learners looking at 6-sided shapes in nature, including the cells of a beehive, as well as other shapes.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 14 1 to 7 days
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Learners use a simple process to extract DNA from strawberries.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners observe an electrochemical cell constructed from a small jar containing zinc and copper strips immersed in separate solutions. The strips are connected to a motor that turns a small fan.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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In this activity, learners use food scraps from the kitchen to grow new vegetables.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - adult 1 to 4 weeks
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In this activity, learners create a soil and water model of a single-cell life environment and study living microorganisms.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 8 - 18 1 to 7 days
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In this kinesthetic activity, learners move pom-pom "ions" across a membrane to simulate how an action potential is propagated along an axon.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this simulation of synapses, learners act out communication at the neural level by behaving as pre-synaptic vesicles, neurotransmitters, post-synaptic receptors, secondary messengers and re-uptake

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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Learners build a simple one-cell battery and use an ammeter to measure the flow of current.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - adult Under 5 minutes
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In this activity, learners make a model of a beehive using simple materials.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners solidify their conceptualization of cells by building a model of a cell in a ziplock bag.

Over $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners construct a cereal chain as a model of how proteins are made in the cell.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 11 - 18 10 to 30 minutes
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This laboratory exercise is designed to show learners how DNA can easily be extracted from wheat germ using simple materials.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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In this activity, learners extract DNA from a strawberry and discover that DNA is in the food they eat.

$1 - $5 per student Ages 11 - 14 45 to 60 minutes
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Working in small groups, learners receive a written scenario regarding a bacterium with a certain goal it must carry out.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 14 - 18 30 to 45 minutes
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This laboratory exercise is designed to show learners how DNA can easily be extracted from onion cells using simple materials.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 11 - 18 45 to 60 minutes