Gel Electrophoresis

Gel Electrophoresis is really a college-level topic.  First, look at this  online simulation (and worksheet)  or gel electrophoresis which explains how DNA is analyzed with gel electrophoresis.  Here is the article explaining how to use pop beads for the simulation with the template.  If this topic sounds interesting, go to Exploratorium and see instructions for a budget version.  Here is Flinn’s lab to see the materials used for this lab.  If you have a contact in a Biology department at a local college, see if you can arrange a demo.