DNA Lesson Plans

Students explore life science by completing a biology related experiment in class. In this DNA strand lesson, students read assigned text which describes DNA and the structural complexities of a single DNA strand. Students utilize string, yarn or floss to create a bracelet and different color beads to represent the DNA code.

Students extract DNA and test for its presence from unroasted (raw) wheat germ using a prescribed procedure. They modify the procedure to provide a less expensive, easier method. They also extract DNA from different available plant, animal and/or bacterial sources. The yield of DNA will be compared among the sources used.

Students work with tools and techniques used in genetic engineering. They dissect a sample into fragments of DNA using restriction enzymes, sometimes called "molecular scissors". They sort these fragments, measure and analyze them according

Young scholars create models of DNA and RNA using string and beads. In this genetics lesson, students use beads representing the four nitrogenous bases of DNA to create a portion of a strand of DNA and it's corresponding RNA. Then, young scholars examine how many of their strands it would take to represent and actual strand of DNA and the number of bases it has.

Students explore the basic structure of DNA and its function in living organisms. They view a provided PowerPoint presentaion and perform a DNA extraction. In addition, they complete a worksheet for assessment purposes.

Learners investigate the structure of DNA, replication and transcription. In this DNA lesson plan, students build models of DNA using piper cleaners and paper clips. They demonstrate replication of DNA and transcription of DNA to mRNA. Learners write a report describing the structure of DNA, replication and transcription.

Learners extract and observe a visible amount of DNA from Escherichia. coli cells. They discuss the properties of DNA. Confirmation of the presence of DNA by a reaction with an indicator is confirmed within this lesson plan. Many hands-on activities are involved as well with this lesson plan.

Learners are able to construct a candy model of DNA. They are able to list all of the parts of DNA that they investigated earlier. Students are able to describe what each part of DNA does. They create an edible model of DNA strands.

Students explore the structure of DNA and build a model. In this DNA lesson plan, students complete a chart with the molecules that make up both DNA and RNA nucleotides. Students draw and color pieces of the molecule such as the hydrogen bonds and the bases. Students construct a model of DNA using plastic pieces to form a double helix and answer questions about the backbone and the bases of DNA.

Learners investigate the production of proteins by the DNA. In this protein synthesis lesson plan, students use paper models to explore transcription and translation to make proteins using DNA. Learners answer 10 questions to demonstrate their understanding of the simulation and how proteins are made.