DNA PROJECT
Assignment: You are going to lead everyone else in class on an imaginary
tour through DNA. You are going to have to be clear and concise so that
the “tourists” will understand what DNA is and how it is formed. You are
also going to need to keep tourist interested so you need to use creativity
to design an 3D model of DNA along with a tour Guide to lead everyone thru
your model.
THIS WILL BE WORTH 100 POINTS!!!!!!
DUE DATE:¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬______________________
Instructions:
1. Build a 3 dimensional (3D) model of DNA in a double helix made out of
any materials you wish. The size can vary, but it needs to be large enough
to be understood with the naked eye from the back of the room as well as
small enough to fit through the door. It must be light enough to transport
easily. Your model does not need to have detailed chemical structures, but
it must contain corresponding and consistent representations for all
molecules involved.
Your model should include or have:
• At least 10 nucleotides on each side
• The four different nitrogenous bases (clearly distinguishable from
each other)
• The different bonds (sugar-phosphate, sugar-nitrogenous base and the
hydrogen bonds between the nitrogenous bases) with each bond represented in a
different way.
• The sugar-phosphate backbone of DNA on each side of the helix- with
clear differentiation between the sugar and phosphate
• A double helix- your model should be in a double helix when it is on
its own.
2. Your must also design a Tour Guide of your DNA. You can use any
type of media you choose but it should be no larger than a poster board. It
should also be very creative and visual to enhance learning and keep the
reader’s attention. This is a GUIDE, not a report. YOU ARE THE TOUR GUIDE!
Your tour must correspond to your model. This is not a tour of DNA; it is a
tour of YOUR model of DNA. You will take the class on a tour of your DNA on
the due date for this project.
3. A bibliography is also required to be on the back of your tour page
if you use images or information from a source other than me.
GOOD LUCK!!!
Ms. Mahoney
DNA GRADE SHEET
Student Name _____________________________________________
Criteria Possible Points Points Given
Model Creativity and effort 15
Sugars shown independently 5
Phosphates shown independently 5
Sugar/Phosphate bond shown 5
Sugar/Nitrogenous base bond shown 5
All four nitrogenous bases shown 20
Nitrogenous base hydrogen bonds shown 5
10 Nucleotides shown 10
Model in a double helix 10
Tour guide accuracy 5
Tour guide creativity and effort 15
Bibliography deductions (if necessary)
Total 100
