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"Discovering DNA": Middle School (7th grade) Biotechnology Program - booking calendar now open for 2011-2012 school year!
For Middle School Science Teachers
During the three-day mobile science lab curriculum titled “Discovering DNA”, students conduct experiments designed to illustrate that traits are coded for by a set of instructions called DNA. Students not only learn about the structure and function of DNA but also the techniques that are used everyday in real labs to analyze DNA. On the first day, students look at populations of fruit flies under a microscope to learn about the uses of model organisms, the effects of genetic transmission, and mutations. On the second day, they extract actual DNA from wheat germ. Finally, students simulate techniques used to analyze DNA fragments. All the necessary equipment is brought directly to the classroom where 90-160 students practice hands-on, interactive science for three days.
If you are interested in having the Mobile Science Lab come to your school, please contact Dona Mapston at mapston@salk.edu.
