Strawberry DNA Lab
I guess by now you can tell I’m a big proponent of doing labs. I think that being able to see something that we so often conceptualize is a great way to make the info stick. Also, it's a good time to use a performance assessment.
DNA, everybody has it. And yes we’ve been told that it looks like a double helix, but what does it really LOOK like? Well, we can take a peek at some strawberry DNA with our naked eye.
This lesson plan was found at http://scienceteacher411.com/berry_dna.pdf
Using regular grocery store strawberries, you will squish your way into some DNA.
I demonstrate the lab the day before so the students fully understand the lab directions, the purpose of the chemicals used and the extremely important safety procedures.
Way to bring DNA to life. Great hands on activites and students will engaged from bell to bell. Keep up the great work!!
ReplyDeleteNice. I am always looking for labs that's easy to incorporate. I'm sure the students will love this.
ReplyDeleteI think this is an amazing lesson plan! It's a wonderful way to get the students directly involved. I'm sure every student would feel inspired to be a biologist!
ReplyDeleteThis is a good lab. I will try it first chance I get. The structure of this lesson of quite comprehensive. The step by step instructions are ideal and should make this lab fun.
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