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Welcome to the DNA Education Corner!

DDC is pleased to offer teachers and educators the DNA Educational Corner as a resource when discussing DNA-related topics and paternity testing. These exciting webpages feature fun activities for all ages, for kindergarten to 12^th grade students. By sharing these activities with your students, you'll be nurturing that curious spirit that drives these young scientists to investigate more of the world around them.

In this section, you will find:

1. Activity pages, which include:

• A summary of grade level goals for the life sciences, as published by the National Science Education Standards

• Activities for students in kindergarten to fourth grade, fifth to eighth grade, and ninth to twelfth grade, including:

  • Family Portraits Interactive Workbook
  • Beaded DNA Bracelet
  • Marketplace DNA Extraction
  • Origami DNA Helix

2. Definitions to common terms associated with DNA

3. Links to engaging websites, RSS feeds, podcasts, and more to pique the interests of even your youngest scientific explorer

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Activities

DNA Terms

Resource Links

DNA Facts