DNA Extraction – History & Discovery Of DNA – Small Group Learning –

• EXPLORE DNA || Learn the history of the discovery of DNA, DNA structure, genetic inheritance and the role of DNA and proteins in genetic expression
• DNA EXTRACTION ACTIVITY || Experiment extracting DNA from fruits or vegetables using biological detergents, enzymes and ethanol
• EXCELLENT FOR REMOTE LEARNING || Great for Distance Learning and home schooling – kit includes instruction manual, worksheets and enough materials for 5 groups. Makes an exciting home science project!
• MATERIALS INCLUDED || Kit includes NaCl, pepsin, 95% ethanol, zipper bags, filters, plastic tubes, graduated pipettes and stirrers

In this lab you will learn the history of the discovery of DNA and DNA structure. Understand the nature of genetic inheritance and the role of DNA and proteins in genetic expression while using biological detergents, enzymes, and ethanol to isolate DNA from plant material. You need to supply the plant material. Kit contains enough materials for 5 groups.

Great for distance learning and home schooling – kit includes Teacher’s (or Parent’s) Instruction Manual, safety data sheets, student guide and worksheet copymasters.

Kit Includes:

• 250ml 7.5% SDS/1.5% NaCl
• 20ml Ethanol, 95%
• 1 Pepsin (to make 25ml 0.5% solution)
• 10 Zipper Bags
• 5 Filters
• 5 Plastic Tubes
• 10 Graduated Pipettes
• 5 Stirrers

Required Materials (not included): DNA source (fruit or vegetable material), graduated cylinder or other measuring cup to measure 25ml, funnels, plastic cups, freezer, distilled water

Innovating Science Small Group Learning kits are designed to offer engaging activities and educational content to for teachers to use with small groups or to distribute to remote students, or for parents with learners at home. Kits incorporate applied math and science principles into home school and distance learning projects.

NGSS

Performance Expectations

LS1.A
LS3.A
LS3.B

Disciplinary Core Ideas

Structure and Function
Cause and Effect
Scale, Proportion, and Quantity Science is a Human Endeavor

Cross Cutting Concepts

Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
Asking Questions and Defining Problems
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Engaging in Argument from Evidence

Items Needed

Not included in the kit:

DNA source (e.g. fruit or vegetable material)
Graduated cylinders, to measure 25ml
Funnels
Small beakers or plastic cups
Ice bath or freezer
Distilled or deionized water
Optional (depending on DNA source): Mortar and pestle or Laboratory blender

Kit Specs

Comes with instructions

Regulated: Small quantity exemption 173.3

Country of Origin: US

Harm Code: 9023.00.000

CA Prop Warning Statement: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Methanol/Methyl isobutyl ketone, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.