11:00am-4:00pm on Sunday 30 March
Times shown are in GMT (UTC +0) up to the 26th March. For events on or after 27th March times are in BST (UTC +1).
Old Cavendish Rayleigh Wing, Ground Floor Classroom, New Museums Site (Enter via Bene't Street or Free School Lane), CB2 3RF
Discover the world of DNA in the Old Cavendish Laboratory, where Watson and Crick first discovered the structure of DNA!
Our engaging, hands-on workshop invites children aged 5–12 to explore genetics in a fun and accessible way.
This workshop sparks children’s curiosity about their family identities while inspiring them to celebrate what makes them unique!
Guided by scientists at the Centre for Child, Adolescent and Family Research, this workshop combines science with creativity, offering children a unique opportunity to dive into the foundations of genetics research.
Kids will learn to extract DNA from strawberries using everyday household items. They will also get to build their own DNA helix models using colourful sweets or craft materials, making complex science easy to understand and fun to create.
In the second part of this interactive and engaging workshop, children will explore the unique and shared traits between themselves and their parents. Through drawing and stickers, each child will create representations of themselves and one of their parents on A3-sized character sheets. By using circular stickers for hereditary traits (like eye colour) and square stickers for non-hereditary traits (like favourite activities), children will visualize and discuss these similarities and differences in a fun and approachable way. The activity includes a short story introduction and the creative exercises will encourage self-expression, family connection, and curiosity about biology and individuality.
Whether your child is just beginning their science journey or already loves biology, this interactive session will inspire curiosity and bring the science of genetics to life.
For more information about our work, visit https://www.cfr.cam.ac.uk or follow us on social media: X: @CFR32 | Facebook: @CentreforFamilyResearch | Instagram: @CFR_32
