Process

        This page is a copy and paste from the student’s page, but shortened.  You may choose for students to only do parts of the process, according to class time.  I have done the DNA Day party as described here.  I did this process with my Science Club students.  My GT students built the models.  Everyone had a lot of fun.  Good luck to you and your students.

 The Process

        It is time to start your research into DNA.  You will work in groups of 2 people per team.  If your teams want to have team names, keep the names DNA-ish to match the theme.  You will work through 2 sets of worksheets that will take you through the internet.  You will look through a given website to answer questions on history and structure.   The answers are found in the corresponding website, but you will have to read through the site to find the answers.  Several sites are interactive and therefore require you to go through several pages within the site.  Once your worksheets are completed, you will follow the steps given to design and build your DNA project that will be displayed at your party.  Then it is time to plan the big day!

Worksheets

        Copy and Paste the following questions on a Word document.  Save your work as you work.  Print the worksheet when you are finished.  This worksheet will be turned in to your teacher.

History of the DNA Discovery

The Structure & Function of DNA

DNA Project

        Look at the pictures of DNA found on the following websites:

                http://members.lycos.nl/TheDNApage/dnapixlb.html

                http://academy.d20.co.edu/kadets/lundberg/dna.html

                You will use these pictures to build your DNA project.

 

        Choose the type of project and follow the basic steps.  You will have to design the actual project but this will give you a few guidelines to get started.  Remember, these projects will be displayed during your DNA Day party.  You need to have a high quality of projects because everyone will be seeing it.  This is your chance to shine!

 

DNA Projects

Party Time

        It is finally time to make the plans for you DNA Day reception.  Follow this checklist to make your plans; if you need to print the checklist, copy & paste the list to a Word document.  The party should be planned as a class and everyone must help!

        You will need to find what day to plan your party.  Go to these sites to find the right day to plan your party for and other DNA Day information.

        http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/features/dnaday

        http://library.cshl.edu/nationaldna