Building a DNA Model
by Manal Kareem
Building a DNA model in the classroom can be a fun and engaging activity for students to understand the structure and properties of DNA. This is a simplified model to help students visualize DNA, as we know the actual construction of DNA is more complex. Still, this activity provides a good starting point for understanding the basics.
Lesson Grade Level
8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XwQIo7t_iS7HmWHnFSgP5zO5pvccYE9v/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Life Science L3: Genetics & Heredity Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD)
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