Teach the principles of PCR with a Bento Lab classroom kit.
- Simple steps, Fast results From start to results in 2 periods
- Designed for the classroom Suitable for 32 students
- Scenario-based Learning Investigate real world research problems
The complete biotech lab for your classroom
Get hands-on with DNA science
The complete biotech lab for your classroom
Get hands-on with DNA science
The students are so excited to use Bento Lab, and they really get a physical grasp of the theory.
Plus, I love that it’s so quick to set up!
Head of Science, Leicester
Real world laboratory experience
Teach DNA Science hands-on
Meet the educators using Bento Lab
PCR complete & it’s time to see if we have anplified any 🍄🧬!@theBentoLab @BritMycolSoc pic.twitter.com/LVxgMSbSj7
— Lost & Found Fungi (@LostFoundFungi) April 19, 2019
One of the most impressive pieces of equipment we have are @theBentoLab boxes. These devices function as a portable molecular biology lab, and combine five pieces of equipment into one! 🧪 pic.twitter.com/POOkn5DCpQ
— Monash Tech School (@MonashTS) June 12, 2019
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Students have been looking into the DNA of fungal samples with amazing Bento Lab equipment and @LostFoundFungi @pyrenopeziza ! Find out more about this course at our next open day- Saturday 16th November (10am – 2pm) https://t.co/kgel2Pwfjb pic.twitter.com/eOXArY49Q6
— University Centre Sparsholt (@UC_Sparsholt) November 14, 2019
“Bento Lab is different to learning in class with a textbook. You actually get to see the process, and it’s more visual, so you remember it better.”
Year 13 Student
King Solomon Academy, London
Step-by-step learning guides
DNA Classroom Kits
Teach the principles of PCR with the Bento Lab classroom kits.
Aligned with OCR, AQA and Pearson standards.
Includes all materials:
- Curriculum and Teacher’s Guide
- PCR master mix, DNA primers, ladder, test tubes
- and more for 32 students.
Scenario-based Learning
Challenge your students to apply key concepts in genetics, biotechnology and molecular biology to real world research questions.
- Agriculture
- DNA Sequencing
- Genetics, Evolution and the Human Genome Project
- Forensics and DNA Fingerprinting
- Health, Immunity and Infection
- CRISPR and Gene Therapy
- Food Science
Loading the gel to look for evidence of Nosema in our bee samples using the @theBentoLab kit. @e_j_duncan #LeedsMedTrip pic.twitter.com/Dj0chqGLOu
— Chris Hassall (@katatrepsis) April 2, 2019
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Curriculum Specification Link
AQA
Section 8.1 (g) Understanding of electrophoresis apparatus, and demonstrating the technique.
Section 3.8.4.1 Understanding of how polymerase chain reaction (PCR) works and its application in DNA analysis.
Section 3.8.4.3 Understanding of the use of genetic fingerprinting in the fields of forensic science, medical diagnosis, animal and plant breeding.
OCR
Section 6.1.3 Manipulating genomes (e) the principles and uses of electrophoresis for separating nucleic acid fragments or proteins
Section 6.1.3 Manipulating genomes (d) Understanding of how polymerase chain reaction (PCR) works and its application in DNA analysis.
Section 6.1.3 Understanding of the use of genetic fingerprinting in the fields of forensic science, medical diagnosis, animal and plant breeding.
Edexcel
Section 6.4 Core Practical 14 Understanding of electrophoresis apparatus, and demonstrating the technique.
Section 6.3 Understanding of the use of genetic fingerprinting in the fields of forensic science, medical diagnosis, animal and plant breeding.
Section 6.4 Understanding of how polymerase chain reaction (PCR) works and its application in DNA analysis.
WJEC
Section 5(d) Understanding of the use of genetic fingerprinting in the fields of forensic science, medical diagnosis, animal and plant breeding.
Section 5(d) Understanding of how polymerase chain reaction (PCR) works and its application in DNA analysis.
Section 7. Application of reproduction and genetics: (d) the use of PCR and electrophoresis to produce a genetic fingerprint; the forensic use of genetic fingerprinting.
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Experiential learning
Demonstrate electrophoresis and PCR with confidence in the classroom with a complete lab solution. Lead your students through real experiences of exciting, current technology.
Bento has arrived and it is fantastic! Thank you so much for creating this product and bringing molecular biology to the classroom
Luke, Science Teacher
Hertfordshire
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Bento Lab combines the essentials tools for DNA science
DNA Extraction
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
DNA Gel Electrophoresis
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