Hands-On STEM Workshop: Build an Edible DNA Helix- FREE EVENT

Hosted by N.E. Love EMPOWER.

Get ready to dive into science with this fun in-person workshop! You'll build your own edible plant and animal cells using tasty treats, making learning biology super delicious and hands-on. Perfect for curious minds who love getting creative and exploring STEM in a sweet new way. Don’t miss out on this tasty science adventure!

• The "Code" of Life: Understand how DNA functions as a coded instruction manual for living organisms.
• Base-Pairing Rules: Learn the specific ways nitrogenous bases (A, T, C, G) connect.
• Double Helix Structure: Discover the unique twisting shape of the DNA molecule.
• Genetic Traits: A foundational discussion on how DNA determines traits like hair color and height.

• Construct a labeled, edible DNA double helix model.
• Practice the rules of base-pairing using color-coded treats.
• Engage in guided scientific reasoning about mutations and genetic coding.
• Take home a deeper understanding of heredity and life science.

This workshop aligns with the following Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):

• MS-LS3-1: Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.
• Science & Engineering Practice: Developing and Using Models.
• Crosscutting Concept: Structure and Function.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

West Regional Library, 8601 West Broward Boulevard, Plantation, United States

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