DNA Necklace Kit
Now your kids can isolate and extract their own DNA with this fascinating activity! DNA extraction is an engaging way to develop Interest in the human genome and DNA in general. In this fun and easy-to-perform laboratory activity, you extract DNA by lysing a sample of your cheek cells and then watch as the DNA strands precipitate. The precipitated DNA can then be collected in a clear pendant tube and worn as a necklace using the colorful string included. This DNA necklace activity is popular with students in grades 4 & up, including high school biology.You'll get enough materials for 2 students, plus a complete teacher's manual and a reproducible student guide. Ages 10 & up.
Kit Contents
- 25 ml lysis solution
- 30 ml ethanol (70%)
- 20 oz. sports drink
- 6 plastic pipets
- 2 clear pendant tubes
- 2 1-oz. plastic cups
- 2 15-ml tubes
- 1 packs colored string
- 1 teacher's manual
- 1 reproducible student guide






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