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Northern Geneskool - In Class Visits |
You provide the classroom and students, we'll provide the learning and fun!
Our science educators will come to your classroom with a presentation about genetics & an engaging activity for your students.
We can present several activities in your classroom:
- DNA extraction
Students get to mash a kiwi and use various reagents to extract DNA from the cells. Activity includes an introduction about DNA.
(Grades 8 – 12, 30-40 min.)
- Beaker Babies: Star Crossings
A hands-on activity designed to explain inheritance from parent to child.
(Grades 8-10, 30-40 min.)
- Multifactorial Inheritance
A presentation and hands-on activity designed to explain how physical diseases or traits are influenced by genetics and environment. An introduction to genomics and genomic lab technology can be included.
(Grades 8-12, 30 min.)
- Mini CSI Mystery
Students do a DNA extraction, analyze fingerprints and DNA gel electrophoresis results to solve a mystery.
(Grades 8-12, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 min.)
- DNA Alias
This introduces the concept of the DNA code. Students use the DNA codon table and coloured beads to make a bracelet of their name.
(Grades 4-10, 20 min.)
- Edible DNA
Make a DNA double helix out of marshmallows or fruit and licorice.
(Grades 4- 10, 20 min.)
- Karyotyping Puzzles
Students explore the genome at the chromosome level. They match up chromosome pairs and can detect chromosomal abnormalities
(Grades 8-12, 30 min.)
Important Information
- Our science educators are undergraduate and graduate students volunteering through the Northern Geneskool program at the University of Northern British Columbia.
- In the Prince George, in-class visits can be arranged anytime throughout the year.
- Throughout northern British Columbia, visits can be arranged based on our travel schedule. Contact us to find out when we may be in your area.
- Each session can be customized to meet the unique needs of your classroom.
- Presentation topic, length and learning outcome focus can be modified to best support your teaching plans.
- In-class visits are available free of charge to teachers & community groups in BC.
For more information or bookings, please contact us
By Phone: 250.617.3614
By Email: unbcgeneskool@gmail.com
By Online Form
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