Salk DNA kit workshop for middle and high school teachers.

DNA Activity Kits for Science Teachers!

Presenting curriculum kits based on the popular activities from the Salk Institute Mobile Science Lab for use by middle and high school science teachers in their classrooms. Teachers who participate in the below required workshop will be able to check out these kits to use in your own classrooms on your own schedule! Now two locations to serve you: kits are housed and maintained at both Miramar Community College and at Grossmont Community College.

Kits contain everything you need to do each activity for up to 200 students (more if you’re willing to clean and restock from supplies available upon request). Used kits can be returned “as is” – we’ll clean, refill, restock for you! Each kit includes matching curriculum materials including powerpoint presentations, student worksheets, web-based activity ideas etc. (electronic files of everything as well so you can modify as needed for your classes). Full support is available from Salk Education Outreach staff and our community of scientist volunteers – we’ll even come out to your classroom for presentation and logistical support if needed (schedules allowing).

Kit 1 – DNA Extraction: Uses wheat germ for a simple but powerful “first look” at actual DNA

Kit 2 – Gel Electrophoresis basics: Demonstrates the principals of DNA fingerprinting using food coloring. Kit equipment can also be used with actual DNA materials from Bio-Rad, Wards, Carolina Biological and more.

Saturday, November 19

1:00pm – 4:00pm

Grossmont Community College

8800 Grossmont College Dr., El Cajon, CA 92020

Building 30, room 128

http://www.grossmont.edu/campus_info/map_directions.asp

Workshop Sign up: Space is limited – please email Dona Mapston, Salk Education Outreach Specialist: mapston@salk.edu to reserve your spot!

CLICK HERE for flyer.