New Shark Lab – Perfect for introductory biology!
Bring wildlife ecology and DNA testing to life in your classroom with the Shark Lab: Great White Migration!
Similar-looking fins from white sharks have been spotted in four different locations around the globe. In this gel electrophoresis lab, students use DNA fingerprinting to identify individual sharks and determine if they are migrating across oceans!
This lab:
- Connects biotechnology to ecology: Students use DNA testing to study the migration routes of white sharks, iconic predators essential to their marine ecosystems.
- Engages students: Put your students in the role of a research scientist and watch them develop biotechnology skills as they explore white shark ecology and conservation.
- Is a perfect fit for intro biology: The student guide pairs concise, bullet-point text with diagrams on every page and integrates review questions throughout to support student understanding.
- Is straightforward to implement:
- Easily fits in a 45-minute class period
- DNA fingerprinting results are ready in less than 20 minutes
- Minimal teacher prep and cleanup
Gel electrophoresis results taken at 19 minutes.
Watch our Learning Lab video series! Learn how to implement this lab in your classroom step-by-step.
