This interactive and animated STEM activity engages students in merging basic coding with the code of life -DNA. The activity starts with creating a simple graphic and converting this into binary code. The student is then guided to convert this into DNA code. A simulated DNA synthesizer is used to produce a DNA strand for the containing the code for the graphic image. The activity is an in the form of an animated and interactive PowerPoint Presentation. Despite the seemingly advanced content
Taught Biology and Physical Science to from Grade 7 to 12 for the past 34 years in both state and private schools
Teaching style
Variety- from interactive hands-on using biology models and modelling clay to virtual simulation of biological processes using powerpoint.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Visitorship (1994) funded by the biotech society of South Africa to study biotech in UK schools.
My own education history
BSc. (Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry:Zoology and Microbiology Majors)-UNP 1979
Higher Diploma in Education - UNP 1980
BSc. Zoology Honours Cum Laude -UP for CHE 1990
Diploma in Datametrics (Computer Science and Information Systems)- UNISA 1988
Additional biographical information
Married to Jen, a very patient wife and have two spectacular daughters .. now with equally spectacular son-in-laws
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