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In this activity, learners make their own edible DNA double helix out of candy and find out about the shape of DNA. This activity is a fun and tasty way to learn about the basics of DNA structure and complementary base pairs.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 10-12 Jelly baby sweets / gummy bears (or similar) - ensure that there are 4 different colors available
- 10-12 cocktail sticks/tooth picks
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Heredity and Genetics
- DNA Structure and Function
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Heredity and Genetics
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
- Model Building
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- Creative Commons: Attribution (by), Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute,