Overall 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality 4.857 out of 5 4.9 out of 5
Ease of Use 4.857 out of 5 4.9 out of 5
Meets Educational Needs 4.857 out of 5 4.9 out of 5
Value for the Price 4.714 out of 5 4.7 out of 5
7 of 7 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend or colleague.


Overall 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality 4.857 out of 5 4.9 out of 5
Ease of Use 4.857 out of 5 4.9 out of 5
Meets Educational Needs 4.857 out of 5 4.9 out of 5
Value for the Price 4.714 out of 5 4.7 out of 5
7 of 7 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend or colleague.

Pros (+)

  • Engaging (7)
  • Effective (6)
  • Grade Level Appropriate (5)
  • Saves Time (3)
  • can be adjusted to higher levels (1)
 
Overall 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Use 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Meets Educational Needs 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Value for the Price 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
room204
Location: Chicago, IL
Role in Education: Teacher/Professor
Teaching for: 11+ Years
Grade Level: Elementary
Primary Subject: Elementary Science
11+ Years Experience 11+ Years Experience
Great kit to share. Date: July 6, 2009
Pros: Effective, Engaging, Grade Level Appropriate

We paired eighth graders with third graders with wonderful results. The third graders were learning about their family linkages and made the necklaces as Mother's Day gifts.
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Overall 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Educational Needs 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Value for the Price 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
CavalierLady
Location: Columbus, OH
Role in Education: Teacher/Professor
Teaching for: 2-5 Years
Grade Level: College/University
Primary Subject: Biology
2 - 5 Years Experience 2 - 5 Years Experience
Great for Intro Genetics Date: June 9, 2009
Pros: Effective, Engaging, Saves Time, Grade Level Appropriate, can be adjusted to higher levels

I have used this kit for an introduction to genetics in a college course. The course is for non-biology students but it would also be good for biology students. The students enjoy the activity and it helps to bring hands-on experience to genetics.
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Overall 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Educational Needs 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Value for the Price 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Mommapete
Location: Elizabethtown, KY
Role in Education: Lab Manager
Teaching for: 11+ Years
Grade Level: College/University
Primary Subject: Biology
11+ Years Experience 11+ Years Experience
Educational plus Date: June 9, 2009
Pros: Engaging

We use the DNA necklace for our 8th grade institute. We invite 8th graders to visit our campus and experience college life for the day. The students enjoyed the activity and learned so much about how DNA works. Plus, they each took home the necklace with their own DNA.
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Quality 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Ease of Use 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Meets Educational Needs 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Value for the Price 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
hhbio

surprisingly effective Date: May 19, 2009
Pros: Effective, Engaging, Grade Level Appropriate

When I first got this kit, I thought my 11th grade biology students would find it too hokey, with the necklace with their own DNA. I required that they all complete the exercise to find their DNA and make the necklace, but left it up to them whether or not to wear it. They all were intrigued by the exercise and quite excited to find their own DNA. Some were disappointed not to see an actual double helix, but several of them were so intrigued and pleased with the result that they wore their necklaces for the rest of the day. I felt this was an excellent exercise to make the DNA concept something of a visual reality. This made DNA more real for the students, made them more involved with what we learned about it, and made their learning experience stronger.
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