M4 and M3 students have been learning about genetics, and creating DNA code sequences using pipe cleaners. 🧬

Learning about genetics is a great topic for students, and creating DNA using pipe cleaners is a fun and engaging way to make the concept come alive. By creating a DNA code sequence and then recreating it in 3D, students can better understand the structure and function of DNA.

To create the DNA code sequence, they needed to understand the four nucleotides that makeup DNA: adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), and guanine (G). They also need to know that these nucleotides pair up in specific ways (A with T, and C with G) to form the rungs of the DNA ladder.

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Once students had a basic understanding of nucleotides and how they pair up, they started to create their own DNA code sequence using pipe cleaners. They could choose any combination of nucleotides they like, but they needed to make sure that they follow the rules of base pairing.

After creating the DNA code sequence, students used pipe cleaners to construct a 3D model of DNA. This required them to twist the pipe cleaners around each other to form the double helix structure of DNA.

By doing this activity, students learned about the basic building blocks of life and how they work together to create complex organisms. It also provided them with a hands-on way to engage with the material and it definitely made it more memorable!

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