Lesson 5: The Virtual Field Trip to Vertex Pharmaceuticals April 9, 2025 By Ricky Darbey Involves a pre- and post-discussion of the video shared in the youth-facing deck. Ask Group Questions: What jobs exist in the genomics industry? Let’s list them Watch this video on … Continued
Lesson 4: The Ethics of Gene Editing April 9, 2025 By Ricky Darbey Involves a pre- and post-discussion of the video shared in the youth-facing deck. Ask Group Questions: What is bioethics? Why would we care about ethics in gene editing? What careers … Continued
Lesson 3: How CRISPR Lets You Edit DNA April 9, 2025 By Ricky Darbey Involves a pre- and post-discussion of the video shared in the youth-facing deck. Ask Group Questions: What is CRISPR? Why would we care about it? What careers do you think … Continued
Lesson 2: Examining DNA April 9, 2025 By Ricky Darbey Prepare for lesson: Review video Supplies for each group: Dish soap ½ cup of water 2 plastic cups 1 coffee filter 1 sandwich bag 2 strawberries Coffee stirrer, skewer or … Continued
Lesson 1: Genetic Engineering April 9, 2025 By Ricky Darbey Involves a pre- and post-discussion of the video shared in the youth-facing deck. Ask Group Questions: What is genetic engineering? Why do you think it matters? Watch this video that … Continued
DNA & the Role of Biotech — Advanced Lessons Bundle April 9, 2025 By Ricky Darbey These lessons are designed for learners in middle and early high school grades with prior knowledge of genomics or skills necessary to understand genomics lessons. Youth consider certain questions and … Continued
Lesson 3: Biotechnology & Microbes April 9, 2025 By Ricky Darbey Prepare for lesson: Review Microbes activity guide and Microbes Know How to Work Supplies for class: Thermometer(s) 2 large tubs to hold ice and bottles Bag of ice Supplies for … Continued
Lesson 2: What is Selective Breeding? April 9, 2025 By Ricky Darbey Prepare for lesson: Review Driving Question: What is Selective Breeding? lesson guide Print pages 16-19 per small group (2-3 youth) of SuperHero handout, part of lesson guide Project Wild Mustard … Continued
Lesson 1: Careers in Medicine April 9, 2025 By Ricky Darbey Ask Group Questions: Why would we care about biotech in medicine? What biotech jobs do you think exist in the medical industry? Watch this video that talks about biotech in … Continued
