See DNA

 


 
Description of the Activity

 

Students will extract DNA from various sources, including a sample of their own DNA.  Cell structure and organelle function will be summarized, so that students will be able to differentiate eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, plant and animal cells.

 

 

  Objectives

 

Utilize drawing skills to create generalized representations of various cells types

Differentiate classes of organisms based on the organelles they possess

Learn the function of various cellular organelles

Identify the structure and function of DNA

Isolate DNA from multiple sources

 

 

Meets SC Content Standards