Biotechnology lesson plan grade 8

Why is biotechnology important to society?
It allows us to transform foods, treat water, develop sustainable materials, and design vaccines, among many other examples..

What are the topics covered in the Biotechnology course?

Includes:

plant genomics methods

engineering fruit colour

control of fruit ripening and texture

biotechnology project design.
A sound understanding of BIOSCI 354 or 340 or 326 or equivalent is assumed.
How genomics and gene transfer technologies could be used to achieve improved plant growth and to develop food with new traits.

What resources are available for K-12 educators to teach biotechnology?

Development of resources for K-12 educators to teach biotechnology was made possible through generous support from Amgen Foundation.
Use these free STEM lesson plans and activities to teach about biotechnology at all grade levels! .

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Biotechnology lesson plan grade 8

Why is biotechnology important to society?

What are the topics covered in the Biotechnology course?

What resources are available for K-12 educators to teach biotechnology?