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LS3.A Inheritance of traits: DNA carries instructions for forming species characteristics.
Each cell in an organism has the same genetic content, but genes expressed by cells can
differ.
(http://www.nextgenscience.org/msls3-heredity-inheritance-variation-traits)
Materials/Resources/Technology:
DNA Detachment via Strawberry Slop Worksheet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOpu4iN5Bh4 (How to extract DNA from
strawberries video)
Strawberries
Plastic Ziploc bag
Soap/dishwasher detergent
Rubbing alcohol
Salt
Water
Coffee filter
Plastic cup
Teaspoon
Implementation/Procedure
Open-ended question to start the lesson: (2 minutes)
You: What do think strawberry DNA looks like? Any guesses?
Anticipated response: I think its gonna look like a clear goopy stuff
You: Well today we will be extracting DNA from these strawberries and were going to
need your full attention so that you guys do this correctly the first time around. We have a
limited supply so if you mess up, you will not be getting extra supplies.
Assessment
Students will follow DNA
Detachment via Strawberry
Slop Worksheet (attached
below)
Students will also be assessed
by how hard they are
working/making use of their
time and if they show
successful extraction of the
DNA from the strawberry.