DNA Lab Stations

These eight DNA lab stations focus on the structure of DNA, functions of DNA, discovery of DNA, and base-pairing of nucleotides. All stations are neatly presented, have easy to understand directions, and require minimal prep from you. Just print (or assign digitally) and go!

Student-led lab stations are a great way to get your kids moving and interacting with content in a variety of fun and engaging ways!

DNA Lab Stations Topics

• Structure of DNA
• Functions and Roles of DNA
• Chargaff’s Rule and DNA Base Pairing
• Discovery of DNA
• Central Dogma of Biology

Minimal Materials & Easy Prep

• With the included teacher’s guide and lesson plan, you will receive a stations overview page with each station’s overview and necessary materials needed to be placed at each station. You do not need station signage because each station card is clearly marked with the station number and name.
• You only need colored pencils (8 of any different colors) for one station, and scissors and glue for another station, and two electronic devices for two other stations.. Everything else is included!

DNA Lab Stations Activities Include:

• Creating paper models of a strand of DNA
• Reading nucleotide sequences and creating complementary base-pairs
• Color-coding DNA
• Creating a timeline of the history of the discovery of DNA
• Interacting with DNA’s structure in a virtual DNA model lab
• Informative and fun video with questions
• Analyzing the roles of DNA and the Central Dogma

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Your DNA Lab Stations Download Includes:

• Teacher’s Guide
• 8 Stations Cards
• Student Response Sheet (4 pages)
• DNA Modeling Activity
• Two Original Reading Comprehensions
• Answer Key
• PDF and Google Slides Versions of Stations and Handouts
• Editable Version (PPTX) of Student Handout

Perfect for engaging students before exploring a unit, as a formative check within a unit, or as an in-depth review! Your download includes eight stations, editable student handouts, a helpful teacher’s guide, answer key, and a link to the Google Slides version of the activity.

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