ABE empowers teachers to bring biotechnology to their classrooms.
Curriculum & Resources
ABE offers lab-based, classroom-based (non-lab), and web-based investigations in biotechnology, and provides professional learning opportunities and resources to support teachers and students in the use of ABE materials.
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ABE Is Effective
Studies have shown that students exposed to ABE have increased interest and confidence in science and biotechnology.
Students made a significant and substantial gain in biotech learning.
Teachers reported greater interest, knowledge, and skills from their ABE training.
54% of participating public ABE schools in U.S. serving low SES students.
ABE’s Global Reach
ABE currently has 27 program sites across 16 countries. Globally, the program has impacted 990,000+ students to date.
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Featured Content
Elevating Female Scientists in the Classroom
Since 1996, elementary school teacher Kristen Toth has been participating in “Draw a Scientist” exercises with her science students. Over those nearly 30 years, Toth has seen tremendous change, especially in how the students’ identities are reflected in their drawings. … > READ MORE
Extension: Gel Electrophoresis Troubleshooting
In this extension lab, students develop their own experiments to explore why this inconsistent DNA migration happens and what can be done to correct it. > READ MORE