What others say

"I have used this resource for a couple years now and each year students are absolutely fascinated by the lab. Totally worth it!"

Angelee G.

"This DNA extraction was so easy to implement and had such a huge impact! My eighth graders loved this lab!! So fun!"

Kelli S.

Description

Looking for an extension activity for your DNA unit? Do you an easy hands on way to bring science to life? This DNA Extraction Lab is the perfect resource for you!

Who is this resource for?

This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students in grades 6-9. It can implemented in a whole group lesson or in small groups. This resource is ideal for classrooms with access to the materials listed below.

Materials:

Strawberries/kiwi (at least 2 per group)
Zip lock bags (one per group)
2 tbs dish washing liquid per group
2 tbs salt per group
1 coffee filter per group
1 clear plastic cup (or any other clear glass lab equipment) per group
¼ cup cold rubbing alcohol per group
1 coffee stirrer per group
A few extra plastic cups for passing out materials

What's Included?

Teacher Tips
3 page student sheet in PDF & Digital
Step by Step Presentation

Purchase includes a printable PDF file in color. On page 2 of this resource you will find a link to a student friendly Google Doc version of this file. You will be able to copy this file and use it with Google Classroom or any other paperless initiative.

Please take a look at the preview file to see more of this resource.

This is an Easel Resource Too

We know you're busy, so this resource has already been prepped for use in Easel by TPT. That means that in the Easel Activity, all non-student pages have been removed and answer boxes have been added where they're needed. You can assign this resource to your students as a fillable PDF just seconds after purchasing, with no extra steps on your end.

More questions?

Email me at laneyleeteaches@gmail.com.

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DNA Extraction Lab

Name: DNA Extraction Lab
Brand: Laney Lee
SKU: 5051170
Price: 3.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (15 reviews)

Laney Lee

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$3.00

Highlights

Digital downloads

Easel Activities, PDF

Grades

7th - 10th

Subjects

Biology

Standards

NGSSHS-LS3-1

NGSSMS-LS3-1

What others say

"I have used this resource for a couple years now and each year students are absolutely fascinated by the lab. Totally worth it!"

Angelee G.

"This DNA extraction was so easy to implement and had such a huge impact! My eighth graders loved this lab!! So fun!"

Kelli S.

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Description

Looking for an extension activity for your DNA unit? Do you an easy hands on way to bring science to life? This DNA Extraction Lab is the perfect resource for you!

Who is this resource for?

Materials:

Strawberries/kiwi (at least 2 per group)
Zip lock bags (one per group)
2 tbs dish washing liquid per group
2 tbs salt per group
1 coffee filter per group
1 clear plastic cup (or any other clear glass lab equipment) per group
¼ cup cold rubbing alcohol per group
1 coffee stirrer per group
A few extra plastic cups for passing out materials

What's Included?

Teacher Tips
3 page student sheet in PDF & Digital
Step by Step Presentation

Please take a look at the preview file to see more of this resource.

This is an Easel Resource Too

More questions?

Email me at laneyleeteaches@gmail.com.

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Related resources:

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To stay updated on sales and new products, please follow my store:

My TpT Store

Connect and chat with me!

My Blog

Newsletter

My Facebook Page

On Pinterest

Instagram

Report this resource to TPT

Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5, based on 15 reviews

15
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Mostly used with 8th grade

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Fun every single year!

Rated 5 out of 5

December 1, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

I have used this resource for a couple years now and each year students are absolutely fascinated by the lab. Totally worth it!

Angelee G.

65 reviews • Florida

Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th

Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties

Amazing Lab!!!

Rated 5 out of 5

November 10, 2025

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

This DNA extraction was so easy to implement and had such a huge impact! My eighth graders loved this lab!! So fun!

Kelli S.

937 reviews • Illinois

Grades taught: 8th

Wonderful resource

Rated 5 out of 5

August 1, 2025

I plan on using this resource every year when I teach about DNA.

Alexandra J.

2,916 reviews • Illinois

Grades taught: 7th

Rated 5 out of 5

August 6, 2024

I've used this lab 3 years in a row and it is definitely a favorite. Prep is easy and fairly low cost, and the results are very neat. The students enjoy doing the mashing, mixing, and filtering a lot. There are always messes but the materials are easy to clean up. The worksheet that summarizes the lab helps focus the main takeaways.

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I loved this resource so much!! It helped my students a lot!

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February 19, 2024

My students enjoyed this lab a lot! It was easy to implement in the classroom. I appreciated that since I am a special education teacher that teaches multiple subjects throughout the day. This went really well in my class and made for a great day! The reflection questions were thorough and the lab procedures were detailed.

Kendra C.

269 reviews

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August 13, 2023

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Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

NGSSHS-LS3-1

Ask questions to clarify relationships about the role of DNA and chromosomes in coding the instructions for characteristic traits passed from parents to offspring. Assessment does not include the phases of meiosis or the biochemical mechanism of specific steps in the process.

NGSSMS-LS3-1

Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism. Emphasis is on conceptual understanding that changes in genetic material may result in making different proteins. Assessment does not include specific changes at the molecular level, mechanisms for protein synthesis, or specific types of mutations.