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Science Meets Art: Learn About DNA With Wire & Beads

Science meets wire art! Students will create one DNA sculpture/pendant* made from wire and color coded beads as a hands-on way to learn the basics of DNA and how it is formed. Scientific discussion will be focused on: what it is, why it is important, how

Details

Program Model: In Class

Art Form(s): Visual Arts

Curriculum Connections: Science, Social-Emotional Learning

Grades: 6 - 12

Program Requirements: 3

Instruction Language(s): English

Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 3

Alicia Moya-Mendez

About the Artist

Alicia Moya-Mendez

Alicia Moya-Méndez has been teaching as an interdisciplinary science artist for 7 years. Her teaching style connects science topics with hands-on art projects to encourage creativity while teaching core educational concepts.

"This was a great class! Very educational and fun. I liked learning a new skill and the 'sciencey nature' of the structures we made." - Student at NCSU

Learn More about Alicia Moya-Mendez

Program Costs

Please note that the cost of a program is determined based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW for help determining the actual cost of your programs. Email us at [email protected] or call 503-225-5900, ext 705

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