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Is That DNA in My Food?
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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.
Isolation of DNA from Onion
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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.
Evolutionstechnik or Selection and Variation in the Egyptian Origami Bird (Avis papyrus)
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In order to examine the random nature of mutations and natural selection, learners "breed" clutches of Egyptian Origami Birds (Avis papyrus) using random number generators (dice and coins) to mutate s
Not Just A Bag Of Beans
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In this activity, learners count and measure kidney beans to explore natural selection and variation. Learners measure the length of 50-100 beans.
Generations of Traits
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In this hands-on activity, learners track and record the passage of colored "pompom traits" through three generations of gingerbread people.
Pick the Risk: The Polygenic Pedigree Challenge
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In this activity, learners are challenged to track and record the passage of colored pom poms (representing genes) through generations of a family using a pedigree.
Onion DNA Extraction
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This laboratory exercise is designed to show learners how DNA can easily be extracted from onion cells using simple materials.
The Beaks of the Finches
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In this simulation, learners become birds different beak types. Learners use various tools to represent beaks to pick up seeds and place them in a petri dish.
Yeast DNA Extraction
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This laboratory exercise is designed to show learners how DNA can easily be extracted from yeast using simple materials.