The elegance of DNA is in its simplicity. There is no reason why a model of DNA cannot be just the two base pairs. And there is no reason why this could not be given to fourth graders. This is a color, cut and paste activity and will result in a better image of DNA structure than the more complex models.Dear elementary school teachers: Please trust me. This will work with your students! You do not need to know anything! I say, leave out the long words, leave out the biochemistry, leave all that