These lessons are designed for learners in or entering middle school grades, with some prior knowledge of genomics.
What to Present: DNA & Diseases Intermediate Activity and Discussion Guide
Lesson 1: Careers in Agriculture
Involves a pre- and post-discussion of the video shared in the youth-facing deck. Ask Group Questions: Why would we care about biotech in agriculture? What biotech jobs do you think...
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Prepare for lesson: Review Viral Packaging activity guide Print out Triangle template per small group (2-3 youth) Supplies for each small group: Cardstock or similar 2-3 feet of yarn 6...
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Prepare for lesson: Review Life Size activity guide Print Life Size labels (3 sets per page) Supplies for each small group: 1 set of the print out Scissors A large...
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Prepare for lesson: Review Contamination Detectives Guide Print Contamination Detectives Worksheet for each small group Print Contamination Detectives Marker cards for each small group Select 5 contamination sites to add...
Read MoreLesson 5: Build A Bacteria
Prepare for lesson: Review Build A Bacteria activity guide Print out Build A Bacteria Worksheets for small groups (2-3 youth) Print out Build A Bacteria Gene Cards for small groups...
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