Integrating Biotechnology in the Core I. Defining Biotechnology

How can we integrate the theme of Biotechnology or Medical Science into our curriculum?

What is Biotechnology? What ideas, concepts, or words come to mind when you hear of biotechnology? Discuss with a partner and create a list Be prepared to share Think, Pair, and Share

What do you think? Should everyone who is arrested be required to give a DNA sample? Is it OK to eat food that has had its DNA altered by scientists? Is it OK to alter the DNA of animals to make them produce products for us that they would not normally make?

What do you think? How do you feel about the use of animals to research new cures and develop new drugs? Should we sacrifice an embryo to do research on its cells? Should we clone humans? Should we be able to “design” our children to have the traits we want them to have?

What do you think? Which diseases should we spend government money on to help find cures? Should we be forced to have vaccines by our employers? Is it OK to create alternative forms of fuel if it cost us an increase in food or harms the environment?

Their World This generation will have to decide what is a good idea and what is not regarding biotechnology and science technology. Jobs in science and medicine are projected to grown beyond the average during the next 10 years. Their ability to understand and thrive in this environment ultimately affects the quality of their lives.

What is Biotechnology? Traditional biotechnology uses the processes of organisms, such as selective breeding and the making of beer, wine, bread, fabrics, and enzymes The study of the cell, its processes and products which can be used to improve the human condition.

DNA Software ComputerOutcome DNA CellTraits The manipulation of genes to change an outcome or traits

Applications of Biotechnology MedicalAgricultureEnvironmental Industrial Marine Forensics

Where does Biotech Happen? University Labs Government Labs Biotech Companies Biopharmaceutical Companies Bioscience/Medical Companies

Biotech Careers Research and Development Quality Control Clinical Research Manufacturing and Processing Regulatory Affairs Information Systems Administration Finance & Investment Marketing and Sales

Salaries Scientists MS,PhD $70K + Lab Techs AAS, BS $41K Engineers BS $65K Process Techs AAS $41K Maint & Instr. Techs AAS $44K Corporate Professionals BS + $ varies

Our Biotech Community NC is third in nation in number of companies Gateway Research Park (Greensboro), University Research Park (Kannapolis), Triangle Research Park Piedmont Triad Research Park will be largest urban research park in country when finished Over 85 bioscience companies in the Triad 14 colleges and universities 8 community colleges 1 high school

Brainstorming Biotech Medical Agricultural Environmental Marine Biofuels Food safety Forensics Innovation Technology Engineering Regenerative medicine Fermentation Monoclonal antibodies Bioremediation Homeland security defense Genetics Bioethics Business Laws Regulations Conservation/preservation Engineering Identity Nanotechnology Pharmogenetics Gene therapy Stem cells Human Genome Project

Brainstorming Medical Science Healthcare Disease/illness Kinesiology Therapy Diagnostics Skills Pharmacy Math Communication Empathy Interpersonal skills Diversity Disparity Costs Access Awareness/Education

Educational Resources North Carolina Biotechnology Center Biotechnology Institute Teachers Domain / / Bionetwork Area research, parks, and schools

Quiz What are the four colors of biotech and what areas do they match up with? What is the name of our local research park? Where do we rank in the country regarding biotechnology? How does biotechnology relate to medical sciences?

Assignment Create a lesson plan that integrates our theme into the curriculum that you teach. Examples Lesson plan template in shared staff directory Lesson to submitted to Howerton electronically in order to receive pay