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Foundations of Biotech Labs
The Foundations of Biotech labs were created to introduce students to biotech techniques and concepts; in these labs, students explore recombinant DNA technology.
Species Diversity Barcoding
In this project, students analyze and compare DNA samples from a vareity of different species in a process known as "barcoding." They also learn to perform several common scientific… Read more
Type(s): Teaching Materials, Lab-basedTopic(s): Biotech & Environment, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Gel Electrophoresis, Gene Sequencing, PCR, Pipetting
Education Levels: Upper Secondary
The Good, the Bad, and the Complex Part 1: The Good—Lactic Acid Bacteria
Students investigate some of the claims companies make about probiotics and learn several key techniques in biotechnology (including aseptic technique, spreading, pipetting, sterilization using a… Read more
Type(s): Teaching Materials, Lab-basedTopic(s): Biotech & Medicine, Precision Medicine, Data Science, Lab Safety, Lab Techniques, Pipetting, Plating
Education Levels: Upper Secondary
What Can DNA Tell Us About Race?
This project examines issues of race and racism using a variety of scientific lenses, and debunks many widely held misconceptions. Students use a variety of techniques to look at misconceptions,… Read more
Type(s): Teaching Materials, Lab-basedTopic(s): Biotech & Medicine, Biotech & Society, Race & Genetics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, PCR, Pipetting, Teaching and Learning, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Equity
Education Levels: Upper Secondary