This activity is designed to enable students to explore the concept of DNA. It will allow students to build an understanding through the following tasks:
Sessions will begin with a brief introduction on “what is DNA” and how they differ in species whereby students will be tested with Q and As and discussions.
Students will then go into detail as to the structure of DNA and make a model of their interpretation of DNA.
Students will then perform an experiment on how to extract DNA from fruit using detergent, salt, warm water and alcohol. This part of the session can be further developed depending on the year group. Sessions can either end at this stage after a plenary task or further developed where students can practice how scientists’ use electrophoresis to analyse DNA.
Depending on the year group, this part of the session can also be elaborated.
To book this activity please contact Dr Joe Watkins on j.watkins@kent.ac.uk