PHOTOS: Children learn about DNA at Jaffrey Public Library

Children make DNA strands out of gumdrops and straws at the Jaffrey Public Library.

Children make DNA strands out of gumdrops and straws at the Jaffrey Public Library. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Children make work on their DNA strands at Jaffrey Public Library.

Children make work on their DNA strands at Jaffrey Public Library. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Terence MacCorvin, a MilliporeSigma volunteer, gives a presentation to children at the Jaffrey Public Library.

Terence MacCorvin, a MilliporeSigma volunteer, gives a presentation to children at the Jaffrey Public Library. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Cordelia Kazanovicz of Sharon makes a DNA strand out of gumdrops and straws.

Cordelia Kazanovicz of Sharon makes a DNA strand out of gumdrops and straws. STAFF PHOTO BY ASHLEY SAARI—

Published: 08-01-2024 11:31 AM

As part of the Jaffrey Public Library’s STEAM Learning Grant, provided by MilliporeSigma, children at the library learned about the basics of DNA, including making their own DNA strand using gumdrops and straws.

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