Whether you’re corralling the youngest future scientists or prepping high schoolers for a career in genomics, we have a variety of activities and resources for you.
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Classroom/Group Learning Kit
Strawberry DNA Extraction Kit with materials for a group of 32 students. Get students excited about genomics in or out of the classroom. Kits are appropriate for grade levels 2-12.
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Classroom/Group DIY DNA Extraction
Step-by-Step guide to extract DNA from a strawberry using materials you can gather at home. Watch a quick tutorial video and get the guide.
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Illumina Career Chats
The scientist career chats are for middle/high school classes. From scientists to engineers, help your students explore careers.
Exploring genomics at every age
Careers in genomics are project to grow by 10% by 2032, an average much faster than the national average of job growth.
Year Round DNA Activities
Choose your classroom level:
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Virtual Lab Simulation
Go inside the structure of DNA and uncover insights into our ancient human history with a virtual lab interactive & educator guide. Genomic Sequencing: Our Human Past and Present Revealed lets students investigate the ways genomic sequencing is transforming our world, from agriculture to microbiology to human health and beyond.
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I Am A Scientist Spark Kits
I Am a Scientist teamed up with Illumina to create Spark Kits featuring inspiring scientists doing cutting-edge work. These multimedia kits include stories, lesson plans, illustrations, and career supports for students interested in pursuing diverse careers in biotechnology.
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Genomics Activity & Coloring Book
Full of activities like crossword puzzles, mazes, fill-in-the-blanks and word searches, this coloring book is a great way to introduce DNA to your students.
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Video Series: Genomics 101 at Home
Learn about DNA, genetics and more in our at-home video series hosted by Illumina employees.
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Illumina Cares Youtube Playlist
Follow the Illumina Cares Playlist on YouTube for great videos to share with fellow teachers and post online. Bonus points for uploading your own activity videos!
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DNA Day Printable Coloring Page
Add a splash of color to DNA Day with this printable coloring page full of DNA helixes, microscopes, beakers, and more.
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Skype a Scientist
Hold a Skype meeting with a scientist! Sessions cover easy-to-understand genomics concepts, making it a perfect classroom experience for any age.
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San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering STEAM Sessions
Through a virtual platform, these sessions bring diverse STEAM educational content to students, families and educators everywhere with the click of a button.
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Science Decoded Puzzle Activity
Use our science themed answer key to solve a series of icon based puzzles. Puzzles relate to either basic scientific terms or influential genomic figures.
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STEM is My Super Power Printable Coloring Page
We share 99.9% of our genes, but there is no one like you. Use your imagination to design a lab coat as unique as you are.
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DNA Decoded Activities & Lesson Plans
DNA Decoded provides ready-to-go, standards-aligned lessons and activities for high school teachers. Check out the DNA Decoded Facilitator Guide to easily customize lessons according to student interests or topics.
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Open Up Science DNA Magazine
Learn about Deoxyribonucleic Acid (aka DNA) with a series of activities and fun puzzles from the Cambridge Science Center.