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Biotechnology Lesson Plans
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Learners explore biotechnology through various activities. In this biology lesson, students analyze its pros and cons. They study and read informative articles about biotechnology.
Learners discuss new discoveries that have resulted from the use of recombinant DNA technology and otehr biotechnology. In groups, they create a transgenic cow capable of producing chocolate-flavored milk.
Students explore biotechnology. In this scenario-based lesson, students take a survey on what they know about genetic engineering, view a PowerPoint, and conduct a web quest. Students will then be placed in groups, and produce one of the following products, a brochure, PowerPoint, or poster.
Fifth graders study biotechnology and DNA. They construct a DNA model out of licorice, Life Savers, and gumdrops. They observe a teacher demonstration in which DNA molecules are collected and then discuss biotechnology on farms.
Young scholars assume the role of a board member for a new biotechnology firm working in the field of tissue engineering. After researching the topic and the risks and benefits involved, they determine a viewpoint and write a letter to the head of the company explaining their position.
Students study the future impact that biotechnology might have on science and society. In this investigative lesson students discuss the concerns and future of biotechnology use.
Students explore how present biotechnology has evolved. They create a timeline is included referencing major scientists and major events in history which have led to our current understanding and use. A teacher time line is included.
Students are introduced to the concept of biotechnology. In groups, they research its history and how scientists use it in their everyday experiments. As a class, they discuss how biotechnology might affect the future of scientists.
Students research a subject about biotechnology and do a project or a writing assignment on it. They can pick from a possible eighteen different projects and five different writing projects.
Eleventh graders are introduced to the concept of biotechnology. Using the internet, they research the latest developments in this field and the tools used by biotechnologists. They share their information with the class and create a pamphlet supporting one side of a controversial question.
