4. DNA Models - Logistics

Time
30 minutes to cut DNA model pieces (It is possible to assign each student a sheet of puzzle pieces to cut out as homework the night before.)
20 minutes to assemble puzzle
10 minutes to tape puzzle together
10-20 minutes to discuss DNA structure and the discovery of the DNA structure

Grouping
Individual students gradually linking their puzzles together to create a long strand.

Materials

• Scissors
• Copies of puzzle pieces, each on a different colored paper. For a group of 30 students you will need:
• • 4 copies each of A, C, T, and G
  • 8-9 copies of P
  • 11-12 copies each of S-deoxyribose
• Several rolls of Scotch tape.
• Optional: several rolls of 2” packing tape (use if you want to “laminate” the models for display).
• Bins or trays on which to keep the puzzle pieces. One for every 4-6 students.

Setting
classroom