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