Get into Genes – DNA (Year 10)

Image shows two students working with samples in a laboratory

Curriculum linksImage shows wheat crossed with X symbol representing DNA

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

Duration2 hours (online delivery 1.5 hrs)
CostFREE
Locations
  • AgriBio
  • Centre for AgriBioscience (Bundoora)
  • Agriculture Victoria SmartFarms (Tatura, Ellinbank, Horsham, Hamilton)
OnlineAvailable

More information

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

Page last updated: 04 Dec 2024