DNA. Every living thing has
it. It helps us understand our shared history. And, what we are
learning today about DNA is shaping the future of our world from healthcare
to agriculture, the environment and even the economy.
National DNA Day Scavenger Hunt in Cold Spring Ha rbor Village: An afternoon of fun for element ary school children and their families!
Take your kids and grandkids on a scavenger hunt to discover the rich history of Cold Spring Harbor Village and its special con nection to DNA. The hunt will guide you through village landmarks including The Whaling Museum, The Firehouse Museum, The Cold Spring Harbor Library a nd Environmental Center and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's DNA Learning Ce nter (DNALC). In addition to hands-on activities, clues will be hidden arou nd the village. These locations will be open to scavenger hunt participants from 12:00am-4:00pm on Saturday April 20, 2013.
The DNA Day Scavenger Hunt starts at the DNA Learning Center (334 Main Street) where you may pick up your map and questions – and take part in your first hands-on activity and ends at the < /b>Cold Spring Harbor Library (95 Harbor Road). Along the way , stop, shop and snack at the stores throughout the village. Parking is ava ilable along Main Street, in the parking lot in Cold Spring Harbor Village and at the public library.
At your first tour stop at the DNALC, view the followi
ng 30-minute films:
DNA: The Secret of Life: 12:30 pm & 2:
30 pm
This presentation combines stunning animations and visual effects to
chronicle the story of James Watson and Francis Crick's discovery of the DN
A structure. Their 1953 discovery changed biology and has far-reaching impa
cts and implications for science research and human health and genetics.
Long
Island Discovery 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Created by Cablevision, Long I
sland Discovery (LID) is a multimedia presentation on the history of Lo
ng Island. LID chronicles the colorful history of the people, places, and
events that shaped Long Island's history: from the massive glaciers that et
ched its landscape and determined its geography, to the ever-evolving commu
nities that indelibly mark their residents with the lessons of life. At the
same time, Long Island Discovery speaks to the future - to the chil
dren who are learning to respect their rich, common heritage and preserve i
t for generations to come.
DNA Day is celebrated across the country, with educational events spons
ored by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), a part of the
National Institutes of Health. The day commemorates the completion of the
Human Genome Project in April 2003 and the discovery of DNA's double helix
– events closely tied to the world-famous biomedical research laboratory in
our backyard, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.
The NHGRI website includes links to the DNALC website. Of particular interest f or young DNA sleuths are two programs that can be accessed from www.dnalc.org or individually: DNA From The Beg inning at www.dnaftb.org and DNA Interactive at www.dnai.org.
This event is free to the public. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. Y ou need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.
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