DNA Detectives

Grab your microscope to investigate the “micro-universe” of heredity and genes in this outside-the-box experience. Students will extract real DNA to gain an understanding of how incredibly different “related” organisms can be. Create your own creature with crazy characteristics.

Essential Standard: 5.L.3.1, 5.L.3.2: Understand why organisms differ from or are similar to their parents based on the characteristics of the organism.