DNA Extraction: Distance Learning Kit - Innovating Science

• EXPLORE DNA || Explore the discovery and the history of DNA, DNA structure, genetic inheritance and the role that DNA and proteins play in genetic expression
• ACTIVITY || Learners will experiment using biological detergents, enzymes and ethanol to extract DNA from fruits or vegetables
• EXCELLENT FOR REMOTE LEARNING || Perfect for distance learning and home schooling - includes instruction manual, worksheets and enough materials for 2 groups of students. Makes an exciting home science project!
• MATERIALS INCLUDED || Kit includes 7.5% SNS/1.5% NaCl, pepsin, 95% ethanol, zipper bags, filters, plastic tubes, graduated pipettes, cups and stirrers
• INNOVATING SCIENCE || Innovating Science distance learning kits are designed to offer engaging activities and educational content to for teachers to use with small groups and to distribute to remote students, or for parents with learners at home. Kits incorporate applied math and science principles into home school and distance learning projects

In this lab students will learn the history of the discovery of DNA and DNA structure. They will understand the nature of genetic inheritance and the role of DNA and proteins in genetic expression while using biological detergents, enzymes, and ethanol to isolate DNA from plant material. You will need to supply the plant material. Kit contains an Instruction Manual and enough material for 2 groups of students.

Kit Includes:

• 50mL 7.5% SDS/1.5% NaCl


• 1 Pepsin (to make 25mL 0.5% solution)


• 10mL Ethanol, 95%


• 2 Zipper Bags


• 2 Filters


• 2 Plastic Tubes


• 4 Graduated Pipettes


• 2 Stirrers


• 2 Plastic Cups


• Instruction Manual


• SDS Sheets

Innovating Science Small Group and Distance Learning kits are designed to offer engaging activities and educational content to for teachers to use with small groups or to distribute to remote students, or for parents with learners at home. Kits incorporate applied math and science principles into home school and distance learning projects.

For Laboratory Use Only. Not for drug, food or household use. Keep out of reach of children. For more information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet.