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Get into Genes – DNA (Year 10)

Image shows two students working with samples in a laboratory

Curriculum links

Get into Genes - DNA (Yr 10) aligns with Level 10 of the Victorian F-10 Science curriculum.

Overview

Get into Genes - DNA (Yr 10) has students explore the application of analytical techniques to on-farm biosecurity and efficiency improvements. Students rotate through four hands-on laboratory workstations that include:

DNA extraction
DNA sequencing using nanopore technologies
bioinformatics using BLAST
the use of pipettes

Details

Duration	2 hours (online delivery 1.5 hrs)
Cost	FREE
Locations	AgriBio Centre for AgriBioscience (Bundoora) Agriculture Victoria SmartFarms (Tatura, Ellinbank, Horsham, Hamilton)
Online	Available

More information

For more information email getintoagstem@agriculture.vic.gov.au

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Page last updated: 04 Dec 2024

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