NGSS-Aligned Color Dyes and Gel Electrophoresis MiniLab
Comprehensive, inquiry-based MiniLabs follow the 5E lesson model
- Engage: students consider different methods for separating various mixtures & solutions
- Explore: students use gel electrophoresis to separate solutions containing different dyes and work to figure out how & why the dyes separate as they do
- Explain: students make claims supported by evidence
- Elaborate: Students extend their understanding of gel electrophoresis to include common use in biotechnology
- Evaluate: Students complete a summative assessment – then followed by intervention
Difficulty Level: 
SKU: M3008
Lab techniques covered:
Pipetting
Gel Electrophoresis
Major HKDSE-related chapters: DNA fingerprinting
Teacher and Student Guide downloads: Please contact us for teacher’s guide, student guide, and other resources.
Materials included:
- 5E approach lesson plans
- Paper chromatography activity
- Six color dye samples
- Agarose Gel Cups
- Running buffer
- Plastic accessories
