Science Basics - Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab
Ashley McLaurin
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Hands-on science lab activity designed to help students better understand the structure, function, and location of DNA in the cell. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 7
In this one-time class, your student will extract the DNA from a strawberry. Students will learn where DNA is found in the cell body and remove it from the cell. This lab will help your student expand their understanding of DNA. It is a perfect complement to "What is DNA?" Materials - Rubbing alcohol 1/2 cup ***Place in the freezer before class! It needs to be cold!*** - 1/2 teaspoon of salt - 1/3 cup of water - 1 tablespoon of dishwashing liquid - 2 glass cups - small strainer or funnel...
This class is taught in English.
In this class, students will learn where DNA can be found, its function, and its structure. They will also learn about cells and how DNA directs and regulates the body. They will describe that the basic DNA structure is the same for all living organisms and realize that the DNA of a strawberry looks the same as that of a human, animal, plant, fungus, or bacteria.
Materials - Rubbing alcohol 1/2 cup ***Place in the freezer before class! It needs to be cold!*** - 1/2 teaspoon of salt - 1/3 cup of water - 1 tablespoon of dishwashing liquid - 2 glass cups - small strainer or funnel with cheesecloth - 1 to 3 strawberries - 1 plastic sandwich bag - 1 fork or toothpick Extraction Liquid Mix one-half teaspoon of salt, one-third cup of water, and one tablespoon of dishwashing liquid in a glass.
Students will be handling rubbing alcohol. Please keep it away from open flames and discuss with your student that nothing from the actual lab is consumable.
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Hi, and thank you for stopping to look into my courses! I am an experienced science educator with over ten years of experience in the classroom. I live in Indiana with my husband, son, and dog. I hold a bachelor's degree in biology, a Texas...
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$10
per classMeets once
35 min
Completed by 7 learners
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Ages: 10-13
2-4 learners per class
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