Curated OER
Teaching Biotechnology by Analogies and Models
High schoolers examine analogies and create models to help visualize the concept and technique of basic biotechnology. Common scenarios are used to explain the complex procedures of genetic engineering.
Curated OER
DNA Race Track
Twelfth graders simulate a DNA fragment running through a gel electrophoresis in a class activity. Students work in teams as a DNA sample with each person on the team representing a fragment that moves through the gel at a specific speed.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Polymerase Chain Reaction
An interactive, self-paced lesson on polymerase chain reaction. Students read information and watch descriptive animations to aid in understanding. A self-check quiz follows the activity.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dolan Dna Learning Center: Polymerase Chain Reaction
See how a polymerase chain reaction can produce millions of copies of a specific DNA sequence in a short period of time.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: The Polymerase Chain
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Informational text about the polymerase chain. After reading the text, review the key vocabulary terms, and answer some review questions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr)
A technique used to amplify, or make many copies of, a specific target region of DNA.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Biotechnoloy
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] While studying the broad expanse of biotechnology students will hone in on specifics about gene cloning and receive an introduction to polymerase chain reaction.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: "Dummie's" Guide to Pcr
(This lesson is for a more advanced class such as honors or AP Biology.) The lesson will look at one of the most important tools to the molecular biologist, PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). The learners will learn the science behind PCR...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The "Speed Limit" of Dna Polymerase
This is a 5-question quiz based on the passage "The "Speed Limit" of DNA Polymerase."
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: A Magnetic Primer Designer
How do scientists "copy" DNA? They use a process called the Polymerase Chain Reaction, or PCR. The key to making this process work is having a primer that will stick to the piece of DNA you want to copy, called a template. In this...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Rt Pcr of a Uv Dependent Gene
Read the passage and study the diagram to answer the five-question quiz that follows.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Greenomes
A series of experiments with an arabidopsis plant appropriate for AP or IB Biology. Experimentation includes PCR, identification of genetic modification, as well as complete write-ups and instructor information for pre-lab preparation.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Human Genome Project
An in-depth look at the human genome project and its scientific and social implications. Students work through interactive learning material, understanding the ethics involved in genetic studies. There is a suggested classroom activity...
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Dna Technology
This article will help students define DNA technology, the Human Genome Project, and PCR.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Intro to Biotechnology
An overview of what biotechnology is including DNA technology. Also explore ethical questions in biotechnology.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Biotechnology
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes some biotechnology methods.
Other
American Lyme Disease Foundation
Read answers and questions about Lyme disease from The American Lyme Disease Foundation which fall under the follwing categories: "Chronic Lyme disease/post-Lyme syndrom," "Prevention," "Risk Assessment," "Testing," "Tick ecology," "Tick...
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Dna Forensics
A concise explanation of the use of DNA technologies in forensic identification from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Additional valuable resources are provided.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Step by Step Explanation of Dna Fingerprinting Process
Explains with the help of a flowchart the steps in creating a DNA fingerprint and a few techniques that have been developed to improve accuracy and efficiency.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Biotechnology Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on biotechnology.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Genetic Engineering Applications
This lesson will examine the pros and cons of various applications of genetic engineering and biotechnology.