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Museum of Science

Strawberry DNA

For Teachers K - 6th
Humans aren't the only ones with DNA—fruit has it too. Using a extraction solution, pupils pull the DNA out of a piece of fruit. Learners crush up a piece of fruit with the solution and filter out the solids. Scholars then add cold...
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Discovery Education

Blueprint for Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
DNA is the code for all biological traits, both plant and animal. Using an exploratory lesson, learners begin to explore the concept of a biological code by decoding word puzzles. They then extract DNA from plant cells using detergent to...
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Other

Cambridge Hands on Science: C Ha Os Science Roadshow: Kiwi Dna

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Engaging, hands-on experiment where learners identify the DNA of a kiwi.