Eighth Grade, Biotechnology Lesson Plans (3 results)
Yogurt, biofuel, biodegradable plastics, and antibiotics are all examples of products
based on biotechnology research and manufacturing techniques. What else will we be able to create as we use biotechnology in new ways?
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Lesson Plan
Grade: 6th-12th
In this lesson plan, students will take a closer look at the most recent developments in gene editing. Specifically, they will learn about the CRISPR technology using various interactive simulations and other resources. Based on their gained knowledge, students will create a model of the CRISPR-Cas9 components and create a stop-motion animation video of the molecular mechanism of CRISPR-Cas9.
Remote learning adaptation:
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NGSS Performance Expectations:
- MS-LS4-5.
Gather and synthesize information about technologies that have changed the way humans influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms.
- HS-LS1-1.
Construct an explanation, based on evidence, for how the structure of DNA determines the structure of proteins, which carry out the essential functions of life through systems of specialized cells.
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Lesson Plan
Grade: 6th-8th
Using the context of apples, students will apply their knowledge of heredity and genetics to distinguish between sexual and asexual reproduction as they explain how new varieties of apples are developed and then propagated to meet consumer demand for a tasty, uniform, consistent product.
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NGSS Performance Expectations:
- MS-LS4-4.
Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals' probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.
- MS-LS4-5.
Gather and synthesize information about technologies that have changed the way humans influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms.
Lesson Plan
Grade: 6th-8th
Students explore adaptations by researching how animals, plants, and bacteria change based on their environment. They grow bacterial colonies in various environments and hypothesize how each environment will affect the cell culture size and color. After a day of pre-growth, the culture is spun down in a centrifuge and the cell pellet is analyzed. Finally, students research bacteria adaptations that allow them to survive in extreme environments then brainstorm how the…
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NGSS Performance Expectations:
- MS-LS1-5.
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.
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