Teacher-Developed Materials

Explore biology and biotechnology curricula and resources developed by ABE Master Teacher Fellows (MTFs).

DNA Gel Electrophoresis Summative Assessment

This lab and assessment, developed by ABE Canada Master Teacher Fellow Gina Revelas Nicoletti, evaluate students’ abilities to perform and analyze DNA gel electrophoresis. Students use micropipettes… 2340631

Type(s): Teaching Materials, Lab-based
Topic(s): Data Science, Bioinformatics, Lab Safety, Lab Techniques, Cloning, Gel Electrophoresis, Gene Editing, Gene Expression, PCR, Pipetting, Restriction Enzymes
Education Levels: Upper Secondary
Author: Gina Revelas Nicoletti

Genetically Modified Microbes to Accelerate Composting Food Waste

In this unit, developed by ABE Greater Los Angeles Master Teacher Fellow Joi Haraishi, students investigate how microbes are harnessed in modern waste management systems and connect that knowledge to… 2340626

Type(s): Teaching Materials, Lab-based
Topic(s): Biotech & Environment, Bioethics, Lab Safety, Lab Techniques, Cloning, Gel Electrophoresis, Gene Editing, PCR, Pipetting, Restriction Enzymes
Education Levels: Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary
Author: Joi Hiraishi

Applications of Biotechnology

In this engaging unit, developed by ABE Australia Master Teacher Fellow Vanessa Gibbens, students explore real-world applications of biotechnology. Through hands-on use of biotechnology techniques… 2340621

Type(s): Teaching Materials, Lab-based
Topic(s): Biotech & Environment, Biotech & Medicine, Human Disease, Immunology, Pharmaceuticals, Precision Medicine, Vaccines, Biotech & Society, Bioethics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Lab Safety, Lab Techniques, Cloning, Gel Electrophoresis, Gene Editing, Gene Expression, PCR, Pipetting, Restriction Enzymes, Teaching and Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Workforce Preparation
Education Levels: Upper Secondary
Author: Vanessa Gibbens

Gene-ius at Work: Genetic Counseling and Cystic Fibrosis

In this unit, developed by ABE Australia Master Teacher Fellow Matthew Clough, students step into the role of genetic counselors to explore the inheritance and ethical implications of genetic… 2340616

Type(s): Teaching Materials, Lab-based
Topic(s): Bioethics, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Lab Techniques, Gel Electrophoresis, Gene Editing, Pipetting
Education Levels: Upper Secondary, Introductory, Advanced
Author: Matthew Clough

Modifying HIC to Affinity Chromatography by Adding HA Tag to pARA-R

In this advanced high school biotechnology unit, developed by ABE Greater Los Angeles Master Teacher Fellow Dan Baker, students explore commercial protein purification techniques by engineering a… 2340611

Type(s): Teaching Materials, Lab-based
Topic(s): Data Science, Lab Techniques, Column Chromatography, Gene Editing, Ligation, PCR, Pipetting, Restriction Enzymes
Education Levels: Upper Secondary, Advanced
Author: Dan Baker

Green Explorers: Inquiry and Action for Environmental Stewardship

This project, developed by ABE Italy Master Teacher Fellow Gilda Nappo, covers climate change, specifically the implications of various kinds of pollution. 2337701

Type(s): Teaching Materials, Classroom-based
Topic(s): Biotech & Environment, Bioethics
Education Levels: Upper Secondary
Author: Gilda Nappo

Milk: The Only Food Created to Be Eaten

In this inquiry-based science project, developed by ABE Italy Master Teacher Fellow Chiara Garulli, students gain a greater understanding of enzyme activities, proteins, molecular structure,… 2337696

Type(s): Teaching Materials, Classroom-based
Topic(s): Biotech & Society, Lab Techniques, Restriction Enzymes
Education Levels: Upper Secondary
Author: Chiara Garulli

Biotechnology Use in the Real World

In this project, developed by ABE Australia Master Teacher Fellow Amy Chen, students become familiar with the many ways that biotechnology is in the world around us, and how it impacts our lives, and… 2337691

Type(s): Teaching Materials, Classroom-based
Topic(s): Biotech & Medicine, Biotech & Society, Bioethics, Lab Techniques, Cloning
Education Levels: Upper Secondary
Author: Amy Chen