Got Milk?
Workshop Biotechnology 9-12 High School What is lactose intolerance, and how does it relate to human evolution? Students remove lactose from milk by creating sodium alginate beads containing the enzyme lactase. Through this hands-on experience, they: • Explore the structure and function of DNA • Make connections between genes, proteins, and enzymes • Explore the […]
They Come in Pairs: Addressing Student Misconceptions About Chromosomes
Workshop Resource Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Understanding the stages of meiosis and clarifying chromosome behavior has always been a challenge for students. What if those concepts were as easy to understand as folding laundry? This workshop will help you identify and address student misconceptions by using ChromoSocks®. Presented in partnership with HudsonAlpha. […]
Teaching the Cell Cycle and Mitosis
Mitosis is a process ubiquitous to life, and a foundational topic necessary for the understanding of advanced topics like growth and development, reproduction, and many disease processes. However, students are often completely unfamiliar with mitosis. A comprehensive lesson plan for covering the topic is critical for building a foundation for student success in your biology […]
Genomics: Up to the Minute
HudsonAlpha and Carolina produce quality kits and activities that provide students with a clearer understanding of biotechnology and genomic science.
Biotechnology Remote Learning Resources & Strategies
Biotechnology resources that work for your classroom Whether you are teaching remotely full time or removed temporarily from the classroom, Carolina Biological Supply Company is dedicated to supporting you with resources that keep students engaged while helping them meet performance expectations and learning goals at home. Carolina partners have developed unique content that can be […]
The Effects of Cell Cycle Deviation on Cancer Development
While multiple forms of cancer exist, ultimately all cancers involve a loss of control of the cell cycle and dramatic changes in the rate of cell division. Cancer is a genetic disease, but primarily an acquired one. Most mutations arise from DNA errors introduced during replication that subsequently go undetected and avoid repair. DNA damage […]
Carolina Launches Biotech Skills and Careers Virtual Event
View the replay to learn practical classroom activities for students to build biotech skills. Even before the coronavirus global pandemic and the resulting need for vaccine research and development, there was a shortage of skilled biotech workers. The additional challenges of widespread school disruptions and learning loss among students have only increased the need for […]
Launching Biotech Careers through HudsonAlpha
HudsonAlpha captures students’ interest in biotechnology jobs. HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a leader in developing and applying biotechnology to benefit human health and well-being. As part of its mission, it offers educational outreach to immerse future scientists in hands-on learning experiences that support careers in biotechnology. Laboratory Activities That Spark Curiosity As educators, we […]
Carolina Launches Biotech Careers Virtual Event
Explore current hot topics in biotechnology. The Biotech Labs That Launch Careers The United States currently has a deficit of skilled biotech workers, and teachers are in a unique position to develop the careers of those in the biotech community. This event will help teachers learn how to teach biotechnology concepts and build student’s academic […]