Podcast Activity: Food DNA Clues
This 3-page packet provides before, during, and after listening activities for 8th graders engaging with the "What do people eat? Plant and animal DNA in sewage clues" podcast. It helps students build listening comprehension and scientific inquiry skills.
“Create an activity for 8th grade students to complete before, during and after this podcast "What do people eat? Plant and animal DNA in sewage clues" for Science Fridays.”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this activity as a 45-minute lesson to introduce or reinforce concepts related to DNA and scientific investigation.
- Discussion question: How can analyzing DNA from unexpected sources like sewage provide valuable scientific data?
- For struggling readers, provide a graphic organizer to help them track key vocabulary and concepts during the podcast.
- Advanced learners can research other innovative uses of DNA analysis in environmental science or public health.
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Try Diffit for free“Create an activity for 8th grade students to complete before, during and after this podcast "What do people eat? Plant and animal DNA in sewage clues" for Science Fridays.”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this activity as a 45-minute lesson to introduce or reinforce concepts related to DNA and scientific investigation.
- Discussion question: How can analyzing DNA from unexpected sources like sewage provide valuable scientific data?
- For struggling readers, provide a graphic organizer to help them track key vocabulary and concepts during the podcast.
- Advanced learners can research other innovative uses of DNA analysis in environmental science or public health.
Podcast Activity: Food DNA Clues
This 3-page packet provides before, during, and after listening activities for 8th graders engaging with the "What do people eat? Plant and animal DNA in sewage clues" podcast. It helps students build listening comprehension and scientific inquiry skills.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free