Candy DNA Double Helix!
by Ryan Glauser
In this engaging and hands-on lesson, students construct candy DNA models to explore its structure, base pairing rules, and replication, enriching their understanding of genetics.
Lesson Grade Level
8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19FdU-AKtSlyklZLzSsMZxXTPDA7FTNql/edit?u…Related Content
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