Make the DNA revolution accessible! Central concepts in molecular biology become child's play in this cutting edge science kit. Discoveries in molecular biology are among the most important scientific advancements of our time.
This ScienceWiz™ Teacher's Pack includes enough equipment for 6 students to explore and develop a fundamental understanding of the key concepts of molecular biology and DNA while building a foundation for analytical thinking. Comes in a specially designed box for easy storage with compartments for convenient access to materials.
For ages 8 and up.
Each Pack includes:
12 sets of DNA double helix pieces
6 full colour 40 page booklets
6 graduated cylinders
18 graduated pipettes
12 cytology brushes
6 thermometers
6 chromosome puzzles
6 chromosome sorting trays
6 sets of DNA extraction buffers
6 ink bases in eppendorf tubes
6 ink wells and quills
6 tube holder
12 filter papers
1 laminated teacher’s guide
Student Experiments:
•Learn about the composition of cells in all living organisms and where DNA, the information molecule of life, is located.
•Extract DNA from the nuclei of a fruit and know why it works.
•Probe and spool real DNA with pipettes.
•Learn about the four molecules that code for all of life.
•Build a DNA ladder and twist into a double helix.
•Unzip and pair up to understand how DNA replicates itself.
•Think about how the extraordinarily long DNA molecules are packaged into minute nuclei inside each cell.
•Solve puzzles by sorting chromosomes by size, staining pattern and by centromere position.
•Determine if it is a boy or a girl.
•Learn about genes and find out what determines eye colour.
•Extract your own DNA and make forgery proof DNA Ink.
•Learn how DNA sends its messages within the cell to determine how each cell in the body functions.
Features:
Teacher's Packs are designed so that students have their own booklet and materials.
This pack has two projects that use consumables. Replacement consumables and spare parts can be purchased from Scientrific.
Extensions to the main projects are feasible as there are sufficient supplies for all.
