How to be a Molecular Biologist the Easy Way

This lesson plan details the ethical concepts of biotechnology and allows students to explore basic concepts of manipulating and analyzing DNA in a classroom setting. The lesson takes the students through a discussion of controversial topics related to molecular biology and biotechnology, DNA isolation, restriction digestion of DNA, gel electrophoresis, and DNA cloning.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: biotechnology, cloning, restriction enzymes, restriction fragment length polymorphisms, molecular biology, genetic engineering, DNA
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Project,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Text Resource
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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