Molecular Evolution of Humans, Fish, Urchins, and Worms

Program Type:

Library NExT, Science/STEAM
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Allowed Grades: 3rd Grade to 5th Grade

Event Details

Observe anatomy of live fish, sea urchin embryos and worms! Students will learn how to isolate DNA from 4 evolutionarily distant species and analyze sequences of a conserved gene that controls development.

Participants will also learn how to observe specimens under a microscope and take images; they will extract DNA using kits and learn about the gene structure.  They will use simple bioinformatics tools to generate a gene sequence from each species using publicly available databases and analyze their genetic diversity.

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All participants are welcome. If you need special accessibility accommodations, please call (619) 236-5807 or email mbrandesmiesner@sandiego.gov  in advance of your participation.

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  • I understand students should arrive promptly for class and stay for the full duration of the class.
  • I understand this class is part of a partnership with UCSD. These classes differ from our regular programs in that they offer more of a structured, in-depth, and hands-on learning environment.
  • I understand I am responsible for arranging transport with/for my student(s) promptly at the start and end of the class.
  • I understand students should treat each other with respect; failure to do so could result in being dropped from the class.
  • I understand that a break will be included in the program and students are encouraged to bring water and a snack.

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Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing JFRogers@sandiego.gov.