Monday, March 9, 2009

Students in Maria Maynard's OPAL grade 5 enrichment class studied DNA on Monday, March 9, by creating an "edible" version made up different-colored marshmallows, toothpicks and licorice to kick off a unit of study about DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) at Glen-Worden Elementary.

Each student completed their own strand of DNA in a particular sequence/pattern, then combined them into a long double helix of molecules that resembles a hydrogen molecule.

Students in Maynard's classes at Sacandaga Elementary also completed this project. Enrichment teacher Cily Rueda classes at Lincoln and Glendaal elementary schools also studied DNA.

Below are some pictures of their "edible" scientific creation at Glen-Worden: