DNA Extraction
Grade Level: Middle School
Learn about DNA and where it is found! Explore cells and their contents by trying to break them open and see if you can figure out if fruit is made up of cells!
Grade Level: Middle School
Learn about DNA and where it is found! Explore cells and their contents by trying to break them open and see if you can figure out if fruit is made up of cells!
Grade Level: 6-8
Immune System, Antigens, Antibodies, Cancer
Students explore the relationship between radon levels and cancer formation. In this investigation, students will use an ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) to determine the specific type of lung cancer patients have.
Grade Level: 6-8
Chemical changes, evidence of changes
Students investigate chemical and physical changes while looking for common evidence for both.
Grade Level: 9-12
Genetic modification, plasmids, E. coli
Students will learn about plasmids and how they can be used to introduce new genetic material to bacteria. The investigation follows the transformation of bacteria with the pGLO plasmid.
Grade Level: 6-8
PCR, DNA sequence, species identification
Students explore their own questions after being introduced to the shark finning industry. The investigation allows students to understand the importance of top predators in an ecosystem.