Explore DNA with a Hands-On 3D Model!

Understanding DNA can be fun and engaging with this interactive DNA 3D Model Craft! Designed for 3rd graders and up, this hands-on activity helps kids visualize the building blocks of life by sorting and assembling DNA base pairs in their correct order.

With its stand-up design, this model makes learning about genes and DNA more tangible, making it perfect for STEM activities, homeschooling, and classroom science lessons. Kids will see, touch, and explore the essential components of genetics in a way that feels like play!

Best of all, this 3D-printed model comes ready to use—and a black-and-white worksheet is also included for kids to color and personalize.

Perfect for home learning, classrooms, and science lessons, this craft makes understanding DNA some much more exciting.

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We have a shortlist of favorite Science crafts like Layers of Atmosphere Inner Earth Layers. Anatomy of a Volcano, Layer of the Ocean. This activity is sure to become a new favorite. It comes together fast and is packed with educational insight.

💡 Parent’s Playbook Included! 💡

We’ve made learning easy for both kids and parents! When you purchasing the food pyramid craft, you’ll also receive a Parent’s Playbook—a simple, easy-to-follow guide that explains the science behind foods. With fun facts, kid-friendly explanations, and engaging questions, you’ll have everything you need to bring this hands-on learning activity to life. No prep needed—just explore Science together!

How to Use the 3D DNA Craft

Materials Needed:

✔️ 3D DNA Model (available in our shop)

✔️ DNA base pair labels (included)

✔️ Hands ready for interactive learning!

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Understand the DNA Basics – Explain to kids that DNA is made up of four bases: Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Guanine (G), and Cytosine (C). These bases always pair in a specific way (A-T and G-C).
Sort the Labels – Lay out all the DNA labels and find the correct matching pairs.
Assemble the DNA Strand – Start from the bottom and attach each base pair to the DNA structure in the correct order.
Build the Double Helix – As kids place each base, they will see how the DNA twists into a spiral!
Check the Sequence – Once complete, review the DNA model and discuss why the order of genes matters in living organisms.

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Tips for Learning with the DNA Craft

🔬 Use Color Coding – Assign different colors to each base pair to make it easier to remember.

🧠 Turn It into a Memory Game – Before assembling, mix up the bases and have kids match them correctly.

🎨 Customize the Model – Use the black-and-white version for kids to color and personalize their DNA structure.

📚 Expand the Lesson – Discuss genetics, inherited traits, and how DNA is found in all living things!

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Fun Facts About DNA!

🧬 DNA is found in every living thing! From humans to plants, all life has DNA inside its cells.

💡 If you stretched out all the DNA in your body, it would reach the sun and back over 600 times!

🔍 The human genome contains about 3 billion base pairs!

🌎 Your DNA is 99.9% identical to every other human, but that tiny 0.1% makes you unique!

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Get Your Printable!

Claim your free printable here. It’s a great way to deepen your child’s understanding while they enjoy crafting. Download now and let the learning begin! Our DNA Models is exclusively available in our shop.