Class Exercises:

            A series of hands-on exercises designed to illustrate the basic concepts of DNA structure. Since the main component of these exercises is cutting out shapes and taping them together, they are simple enough for kindergartners to learn some simple concepts. However, they can be presented with enough details to intrigue adults.

Class Experiments:

            Some of these experiments are simple enough for young children to participate. Others require the manual dexterity of older children. The most sophisticated have been performed and understood by fourth grade students.

Roots Project Protocols:

            This section provides details of the experimental protocols used to generate data for the Roots Project. They serve as reference material for teachers whose classes are participating in the experimental portion of the Roots Project.

•  Y chromosome RFLP protocols.
•  Y chromosome microsatellite protocols.
•  Mitochondrial DNA RFLP protocols.
•  Mitochondrial DNA variable region nucleotide sequencing protocols.