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Today we examined two different lab procedures for extracting DNA from living (once living) things. We compared the two processes and then brainstormed several experiment topics based on the variables of the activities. Small groups of students worked together to decide which variable to investigate and then planned their individual experiments.
Tomorrow we will do our experiments. I am shopping for additional materials tonight and students may need to bring some things from home. So... Parents do not worry if your child asks if they can have a bell pepper or some spinach to take to school.

One of our procedures involves the use of a blender and I have asked students to ask their parents if they can bring one from home. If not, we will make do with the one that I have.

Posted by Mrs. Carroll