GoldEvolution and Inheritance: Lesson 3 - Extracting DNA (year 6)
This resource will teach children to extract DNA from different fruits and see what it looks like. They will learn to make a hypothesis for the experiment, to ensure a fair test is carried out, and how to record and analyse results. This resource was written in collaboration with Dr. Mandy Hartley, scientist and author of the "DNA Detectives" children's book series.
The PDF file provides notes for the teachers. It contains keywords, an index for the accompanying PowerPoint presentation and a selection of worksheets.
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