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Gelin’: Gel Electrophoresis Simulation Lesson PlanGelin’: Gel Electrophoresis Simulation Lesson Plan
Publisher
Beyond Benign
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Experiment
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Technology
Scientific Equipment
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Year
2017
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Gelin’: Gel Electrophoresis Simulation

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Take a look at a DNA fingerprint. Scholars run a gel electrophoresis simulation to examine the DNA of potential father cats in the eighth installment of an 18-part series. The instructional activity continues the series that explores DNA and its characteristics. 

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Concepts

dna, gel electrophoresis, electrophoresis, biotechnology, chromatography

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a competition to see which group can identify the correct papa cat the quickest

Classroom Considerations

  • Be sure to allow time for preparation
  • Lesson builds on information collected in previous lessons in the series

Pros

  • Includes a key and assessment rubric
  • Creates a low-cost simulation of electrophoresis to give pupils experience with the process

Cons

  • None

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