Wednesday, February 3, 2010

step into my classroom: life science

In my life science class we've been learning about genetics and last week we built DNA molecules using gummy bears and licorice whips. The lesson idea I used came from a teacher in the states (http://www.middleschoolscience.com/) and said to use mini colored marshmallows and Twizzlers licorice, but unfortunately those luxuries aren't available in Germany. So, I spent an hour one night sorting 2 kilos of gummy bears for the students to have four colors, which represented the four bases. Here are some shots of my budding geneticists!




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