Origami DNA
- Type:
- Classroom activity
- Age level:
- 10 years +
- Topic area:
- DNA, DNA structure
- Description:
A practical activity for the classroom that allows the students to create an origami model of DNA, demonstrating its double helix structure. The activity provides a hands-on way of learning about the structure of DNA and is suitable for students of all abilities.
Two templates are available as PDFs; a standard template with the base pairs already coloured or a blank template where the students have to colour the four bases A, C, T and G and mark them in the correct location on the template.
Running the activity:
- To run this activity each student will require:
- one template and
- one instruction sheet.
If you choose to use the blank template, you will need to provide students with colouring-in pencils or pens to complete the base pairs.
Credits:
Concept and content: Alex Bateman
Graphics: Preeti Deshpande
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Curriculum links:
This activity supports the following modules on the UK curriculum.
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Web links:
Additional sources of information on the web for teachers and students to increase their knowledge base on DNA, gene s and genomes.
