PRIVATE BILFEN CAYYOLU HIGH SCHOOLS - STEM EVENT IN LOOKING FOR OUR ANCESTORS

In biology class, students are exploring the analysis of genetic material through DNA electrophoresis experiments. These experiments provide 10th-grade students with the opportunity to grasp the fundamentals of genetics and gain laboratory experience. During the experiments, students learn DNA isolation from cell samples, experience the process of separating isolated DNA samples by subjecting them to electrical current in gel, separate DNA fragments according to different sizes, and visually observe them. Through these experiments, students understand the importance of DNA electrophoresis in a wide range of applications, from the diagnosis of genetic diseases to forensic analysis, enhancing their scientific thinking skills and exposing them to real-world applications of genetics. These experiments contribute to the development of future scientists while also increasing the scientific curiosity and interest of young minds.