Home > STEM Learning Journeys > DNA: The Building Blocks — Intermediate Lessons Bundle DNA: The Building Blocks — Intermediate Lessons Bundle April 9, 2025 These lessons are designed for learners in or entering middle school grades, with some prior knowledge of genomics. What to Present: DNA The Building Blocks Intermediate Activity & Discussion slides Lesson 1: Careers in Food Production This lesson involves a pre- and post-discussion of the video shared in the youth-facing deck Ask Group Questions: What is Biotechnology? Why do you think it’s important? Watch this video… Read More Lesson 2: DNA Mutations in Action Prepare for lesson: Review video Either prepare a sample bracelet that follows a specific DNA sequence OR have a DNA code template ready to share with the class Supplies: Multicolored… Read More Lesson 3: Extracting Strawberry DNA Prepare for lesson: Review video Supplies for each group: Dish soap ½ cup of water 2 plastic cups 1 coffee filter 1 sandwich bag 2 strawberries Coffee stirrer, skewer or… Read More Load More
Lesson 1: Careers in Food Production This lesson involves a pre- and post-discussion of the video shared in the youth-facing deck Ask Group Questions: What is Biotechnology? Why do you think it’s important? Watch this video… Read More
Lesson 2: DNA Mutations in Action Prepare for lesson: Review video Either prepare a sample bracelet that follows a specific DNA sequence OR have a DNA code template ready to share with the class Supplies: Multicolored… Read More
Lesson 3: Extracting Strawberry DNA Prepare for lesson: Review video Supplies for each group: Dish soap ½ cup of water 2 plastic cups 1 coffee filter 1 sandwich bag 2 strawberries Coffee stirrer, skewer or… Read More
