Simple DNA Isolation Activities:

 

·      “Wind Your Way Around Your Own DNA” – Isolate DNA from cheek cells

“I saw my DNA today!” Stickers 
(formatted for Avery 5160 address labels)

 

·      “DNA in a Lunchbox: Isolate DNA from Fruit and Make a DNA Smoothie!”

 

 

DNA Model:

·      Chenille DNA Molecule – A simple, colorful 3-D DNA model

 

Other Resources for Biotech Education:

·      Watson and Crick Paper, “Molecular Structure of Nucleic Acids: A Structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid” – April 1953

·      Human Genome News, “Human Genome Working Draft: First-Edition Travel Guides” – July 2001

 

 

BEOP Biotech Procedures and Protocols:

·      DNA Staining Procedure – Edvotek’s InstaStain Methylene blue DNA staining procedure modified for the BEOP Gel Electrophoresis lab.

 

·      pGREEN Transformation Procedure – Carolina Biological’s transformation procedure with student data sheets.

 

pGREEN Restriction Map

 

·      Fotodyne Camera Manual – Complete directions for the Fotodyne instant camera unit

 

 

BEOP Lab NOTES:

·      BEOP Electrophoresis NOTES

 

·      BEOP Transformation NOTES

 

·      BEOP Plasmid Miniprep NOTES