Description
Models are powerful tools for teaching science as they provide useful simplifications of structures and processes, helping to make the unseen seen and the complex simple. Using this engaging, hands-on activity, students will employ easy-to-assemble models of the main enzymes involved in DNA replication—DNA, polymerase, helicase, and primase—to copy a DNA template. In the process, they’ll learn about the importance of RNA primers, as well as leading and lagging strands, and they can even do an optional activity on proofreading. Makes a great resource for introductory or advanced genetics lessons.
This model-making kit includes enough materials for students to assemble up to 5 paper models working cooperatively. The included comprehensive teacher resource guide provides illustrated readings, activities, key vocabulary, and an assessment, along with teaching opportunities for students to Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate their understanding of the concepts presented.