Description

Students will learn and practice the steps to conduct genetic recombination in order to solve a real world problem. This is the activity you have been waiting for! Students will choose the correct restriction enzymes, find the correct cut sites to remove the gene, and place the gene fragment in another DNA strand using the same restriction enzymes. Finally they will simulate the effects of DNA ligase bonding the sticky ends with tape. This has it all!

There are two versions included. One for advanced students and one for regular ed students.

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Genetic Engineering Lab Activity

Name: Genetic Engineering Lab Activity
Brand: 5280 Science
SKU: 3126512
Price: 3.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)

Rated 4.8 out of 5, based on 5 reviews

4.8 (5 ratings)

5280 Science

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$3.00

Highlights

Digital downloads

PDF

Grades

9th - 12th

Subjects

Biology, Engineering, Forensics

Standards

CCSSRST.9-10.2

CCSSRST.9-10.3

CCSSRST.9-10.4

Description

There are two versions included. One for advanced students and one for regular ed students.

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4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5, based on 5 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5

June 1, 2023

I discovered this lab as I searched for new resources to spice up my genetic engineering lesson and I am so happy I did! My students were hooked from the start ("Fish genes in tomatoes?! Gross!") and their engagement level stayed high as they simulated the genetic engineering process. They were able to discuss the real world impact this technology has for feeding our growing population and GMOs in general.

Shannon Paige V.

124 reviews

Grades taught: 9th, 10th

Response from

5280 Science

(TPT Seller)

Feb 21, 2025

Thank you so much for the feedback. It is this enthusiasm that makes me want to upload more of my original material!

Rated 4 out of 5

October 18, 2020

Great for teaching about GMOs.

Shannon B.

313 reviews

Grades taught: 8th

Response from

5280 Science

(TPT Seller)

Feb 21, 2025

Thank you. Would love to know if there is a specific part / area the students were less engaged.

Rated 5 out of 5

May 27, 2019

Used with my Biotech 1 class. It went well!

Ashley B.

128 reviews

Rated 5 out of 5

April 4, 2019

I used this with my honors classes

daryl J.

881 reviews

Rated 4.92 out of 5

January 5, 2019

This was a great hands on activity to teach a very difficult concept! The students enjoyed it as well :)

Jennifer T.

107 reviews

Response from

5280 Science

(TPT Seller)

Jan 8, 2019

So glad you enjoyed the new and improved version. Let me know if anything would have made it better as I am always tweaking my materials!

Rated 0 out of 5

April 9, 2018

Great resource. Almost freaked out when I saw the DNA was missing, but I realized they were in another resource. Thanks!

Leah Cochran

(TPT Seller)

1 review

Response from

5280 Science

(TPT Seller)

Dec 10, 2018

I have made this easier to use by combining the two resources together along with a few other updates. Hope you found the lesson helpful!

Rated 0 out of 5

January 27, 2018

I could NOT locate the DNA for the fish, tomato, and bacteria! Was it included? Please respond by sending a text to 6018748690. Thank you!

Renee H.

16 reviews

Questions & Answers

Standards

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

CCSSRST.9-10.2

Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary of the text.

CCSSRST.9-10.3

Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.

CCSSRST.9-10.4

Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts and topics.