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Title: Biotechnology: the Technology of Life
| Grade Level: | K - 2, 3 - 5, 6 - 8, 9 - 12 |
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| Type: | Teacher's guide, student book, hands-on materials, laboratory manual |
| Authors: | Dawson, D., Hill, S. and Rulfs, J. |
| Publisher: | Kendal/Hunt |
| Year of pub.: | 1995 |
| Price: | $31.95 |
Description: Biotechnology is a sourcebook
for K-12 teachers that contains lesson plans, classroom activities, experiments,
visual aids, and support materials. Activities are geared to specific age
groups, which are indicated on each page. A wide range of topics is
covered, including "What is science?", "Biodiversity",
"Recombinant DNA", "Cell Biology", and
"Bioethics". Lab activities designed by teachers reinforce
genetics and biotechnology concepts introduced in class.
This is primarily a middle school resource, but some activities are aimed at
primary or high school students.
Strengths: Biotechnology is well organized in an easy-to-use and understand format. Many topics are covered, and activities are provided for each. This resource appeals visually to middle school students and is very appropriate for their skill level.
Weaknesses: This resource includes no assessment tools; teachers must design their own. Although Biotechnology covers a range of topics, each topic is not covered in depth, a "shortcoming" not necessarily inappropriate for middle school students. A few activities are not designed or presented well, for example. the Biotech Stocks activity. Some gender/ethnic bias is observed (e.g. minimal minority of female famous scientists presented).
Keywords: Inheritance, DNA structure, genes, chromosomes, cells, proteins, variation, biotechnology, biodiversity, bioethics
Genetics concepts addressed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9
(view genetics concepts)
Other subjects addressed: Mathematics (probability)
| ISBN#: | 0787205656 |
| Ordering Information: |
Massachusetts Biotech
Research Institute, One Innovation Drive Worcester, MA 01605 |
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