Gel Electrophoresis
In small groups students will load a gel with a DNA and / or dye sample. The
gel will be run during the lesson. Students may keep the gel. Also included is
a discussion/presentation of how/why electrophoresis works, and what it’s
used for. If time permits, and teachers request it, a brief presentation on a
NZ example of a genetically modified organism will be given. Notes are
available for students and teachers.
This programme can be brought to your school.
Teacher Resource:
Gel Electrophoresis Teacher Resource.pdf (0.79MB)
Information for Teachers
- Programme Objectives:
- Run a gel to separate different dyes by molecular length.
- Discuss application of the technique in research.
- Numbers of Students:
- Maximum 26
- Class Level:
- Year 12 - 13
- Programme Duration:
- Approx 1 hour
- Possible Focus Topics:
Biotechnology
Gene manipulation
Science research
Medicine
Forensics