Innovating Science® - Career Technology Education:Genetics of Polycystic Kidney Disease

Perform simulated clinical DNA testing - gel electrophoresis - to determine who within a family has the gene for Polycystic Kidney Disease. This kit contains enough materials for 10 groups, a Teacher's Manual, and a Student Study Guide copymaster. 

Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)*
Disciplinary Core Ideas: LS1.A
Performance Expectations: HS-LS1-2; HS-LS1-3
Cross Cutting Concepts: Structure and Function
Engineering Practices: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Aligned to the National Consortium for Health Science Education (NCHSE) Standards*
Foundation Standards: 1. Academic Foundation; 2. Communications; 4. Employability Skills; 7. Safety Practices;  8. Teamwork

Kit Includes:
2             Prepared 0.8% Agarose, 250 mL
               TBE 5X Buffer, 500 mL
               DNA 20X Stain, 60 mL
               Normal DNA Sample
               Mutated DNA Sample
               DNA Samples, 120 microliters each:
                         Patient #1: Samantha
                         Patient #2: Kyle
                         Patient #3: Dirk
                         Patient #4: Aaron
                         Patient #5: Charlotte

DOT Info: Non-regulated.

Innovating Science® products are For Laboratory Use Only