Super DNA Models: Molecular Model Kits From Ryler Enterprises. The difficult task of teaching abstract, complicated biotechnology concepts becomes easier with these colorful, easy-to-assemble, plastic model kits. Each durable kit includes background information, Web resources, instructions, teaching ideas, and assessments. Proven in the classroom - designed and developed by science teachers Flexible - can be used for stand-alone lessons or can be coordinated for a series of lessons Hands-on/Minds-on activities - by creating and manipulating their own molecules, students learn more about DNA structure and function, transcription and translation, and recombinant DNA technology Helps meet National Science Education Standards Ideal for introducing and reinforcing concepts before or afterlabs

Beginning - Easy to perform; requires little or no prior knowledge.

Kit provides enough parts to create a plasmid containing 18 base pairs plus simulated genes for ampicillin resistance and green fluorescent protein. Additional parts are included to demonstrate restriction enzyme activity and the insertion of a foreign gene into the plasmid.