Be a Gene-ius !

Every living thing had DNA. This amazing molecule provides the information needed for us to grow and live.

 

New!

We are now offering Saturday Gene-ius workshops. Come join the fun at Kauai Community College.

 

Hawaii teachers, Gene-ius Day is an action packed field trip that introduces students to basic genetics and the function of DNA. Students look into plant cells, isolate DNA from a papaya and meet cool scientists. Energetic and interactive classroom presentations are another way to participate in the program.

 

Another option for teachers, home schoolers and parents is to plan your own Gene-ius Day event. Our teacher resources provide you with the learning materials to create your own science event.

Understanding DNA is the foundation for learning biology and natural science. Building on what students already know about parent to child inheritance, the lessons teach students to observe traits in plants and animals and to question why these differences exist. DNA is then presented as the reason for what they see. Finally, seeing and touching the DNA that they have taken out of fruit makes it real.