DNA

  • Can a Tomato Be Cube-Shaped?

    A cube-shaped tomato serves as the entry point for a GMO nature study topic in the No Sweat Nature Study Podcast. Mrs. Cindy explains how tomatoes grow, why they are usually round, and what influences the shapes fruits develop as they grow on the vine. Building on that idea, the episode explains why tomatoes do…

  • Cells and DNA

    During our human body unit, we spent quite some time studying cells – their functions and parts.  This discussion naturally led to a study of DNA and genetics.  What fun! (This post contains affiliate links.) Cells Understanding the basic formation of a cell began by using the model of an egg.  (Our worksheet came from…