Sweet DNA

Our sixth graders have been at it again! What's IT, you might ask? Science and candy! This time they have been learning about DNA, the building block of life and have been building models of this important molecule using Twizzlers, toothpicks, and colored marshmallows. As part of the project the students were to take home their molecule and teach parents about the importance of DNA. The molecules were a SWEET SUCCESS, and a great way to end our study of cells and cellular structures.

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Plant Cell Model Cookies

Our sixth graders have been studying about the taxonomy of living organisms. Among the concepts introduced to them are the structures and functions of cellular organelles. Loads of new vocabulary words are presented to our students during this unit of study. To help them internalize the words and make concrete connections our students made models of plant cells using pop-tarts, frosting, and various candies.

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Let's hope our cookies lead to sweet success in learning the cellular organelles!