Activity Kit Options:
- Kit 1 – DNA Extraction
Uses wheat germ for a simple but powerful “first look” at actual DNA
- Kit 2 – Gel Electrophoresis
Demonstrates the principals of DNA fingerprinting using food coloring. Equipment can also be used with actual DNA using materials from MiniOne, miniPCR, Carolina Biological Supply, etc
- Kit 3 – PCR
Comes with 10 gel boxes, 5 thermal cyclers, micropipepettes & more. Does not come with DNA reagents. This kit can be used with actual DNA reagents from miniPCR, MiniOne, Bio-Rad, Carolina Biological & more. Equipment can also be used to explore learning through the Genes in Space program
Kits contain nearly everything you need to conduct the lab with up to 200 students. Each kit includes access to matching curriculum materials including Google Slides for presentations, student worksheets, & web-based activity ideas etc. as electronic files so you can modify as needed for your classes.
To see the kit availability calendar & resources, click here. Reservations can last up to 3 weeks in order to give educators plenty of time to prep, conduct labs, clean equipment, & return the kit(s).
Activity Kit Pickup & Drop-off Locations: