Participants will use the scientific method and household items, to extract DNA. Participants will be provided with worksheets to take home and instructions on how to do this experiment at home.
Discovering DNA walks participants through the six steps of the scientific method and shows them how to extract DNA from a strawberry. Ever wonder what DNA looked like with your naked eye? Do you want to know how much DNA is in a piece of fruit? Come join local scientists and learn how to extract DNA from food! A demonstration AND active hands-on experiment will be provided for attendees.
Participants will be provided with worksheets to take home and instructions on how to do this experiment at home.
Children under eight should be accompanied by a caregiver to assist in the learning.
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We strive to make events welcoming for people of all abilities. To request accommodations, call the library at 509-444-5308.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Kids (Ages 6-12) |
EVENT TYPE: | Science, Math & Nature |
Mon, Mar 25 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Tue, Mar 26 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Wed, Mar 27 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Thu, Mar 28 | 9:00AM to 7:00PM |
Fri, Mar 29 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sat, Mar 30 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Mar 31 | Closed |
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3D printer
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44 person capacity classroom
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