Strawberry DNA Extraction
In this class students will conduct a science activity to extract DNA from Strawberries. Materials needed are simple household chemicals. Please make sure you have all materials to successfully complete this class.
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class students will perform a hands on science experiment. With simple household chemicals we will be extracting DNA of strawberries. Class will begin with greeting all students and learning their names. Discussion about DNA ( This will be brief as we have to fit everything in one session) Start our experiment I will allow each students to describe what they were able to observe. We will then discuss what other fruits or vegetables this same experiment might work and how learners can recreate this experiment at home to make more scientific observations.
Other Details
Supply List
Strawberries Ziplock bag Dish Soap Salt Measuring spoon Bowl or Cup coffee filter Rubbing alcohol Toothpick or small wooden skewer Keep paper towel handy for any accidents
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi everyone, I am thrilled that you are here. You can call me Ms. M. I'm a teacher, devoted mom of two amazing kids, passionate photographer, and breast cancer survivor. I have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and master’s degree in special education. With a strong background in supporting young learners, I am passionate about fostering a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to learn at their own pace.
In my classroom, we believe in the power of creativity to inspire learning. Art is one of my favorite ways to engage students—it allows them to express themselves freely while developing critical skills like fine motor control, problem-solving, and confidence.
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Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
35 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
1-5 learners per class
