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DNA EXTRACTION

How to extract DNA from anything living?

DNA is the blueprint for life, everything living contains
DNA. It is extracted from human cells for a variety of
reasons. With a pure sample of DNA you can test a
newborn for a genetic disease, analyze forensic
evidence, or study a gene involved in cancer.

The purpose of this activity was to extract DNA from
one source. Students had the opportunity to choose
their source such as peas, spinach, chicken liver,
strawberries or broccoli; any material available at
home.

They worked on the DNA extraction lab and recorded
in a video all procedures to follow in order to be
successful.
Ms. Iliana Olvera a
AP Biology
10th Grade
LINK (Youtube video)
https://youtu.be/aHiXxol H8zQ

Virtual Performance

Virtual performances, whether student
presentations or student dramatizations, are
tricky to arrange for an online class. The teacher
has to ask: What format? What objectives? How
much time?

In the performances for English language Arts
and literature, there have been many successful
projects, one of which mimics a 2020 COVID
trend from Hollywood and theatre: a table read
(a dramatic reading where actors get into
character, and their performances heavily
depend on voice and a controlled sequence).

A crucial component to this is having a narrator
read stage directions in between parts.

The ninth grade Advlit class conducted table reads for The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. For dramatic
effect and uniformity, the students were required to do a few preparations: wear all black, filter-in a
background or a "stage setting," and use intonation and facial expressions to mimic characterizations.

Ms. Letti Stokes
9th, 10th, & 12th Grade AP English/English Language Arts and Literature