DNA

  • Can a Tomato Be Cube-Shaped?

    A cube-shaped tomato is used as a simple way to introduce a GMO nature study topic in the No Sweat Nature Study Podcast. Mrs. Cindy talks about how tomatoes grow, why they are usually round, and how fruit shapes form as plants develop. The episode explains why tomatoes do not naturally grow into cube shapes…

  • 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…