DNA Detective

Suggested Grade Level: 6-8
Dates: Mon/Tues | Sept 25th - Oct 17
Time: 4:00 - 5:30
Location: Middle School Library
Cost: $90

Teacher: Alina Schmidt

Description

Come enjoy fun hands-on activities about the basics of DNA. Students will learn how to extract DNA, build models of DNA structure, play DNA sequencing games, and learn how to identify organisms from the sequencing results. Then at the end of the course, solve a mystery with your knowledge of DNA!

Objectives

  • Learn the basics of DNA sequencing

  • Learn how to work in teams to problem solve 

  • Learn how to visualize sequencing data 

  • Learn how to identify organisms through DNA sequencing data

Keywords: DNA, Problem solving, Bioinformatics, Coding, STEAM

Additional Info:

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