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6 lessons
AFNR biotechnology
What are the current issues in biotechnology?
There is a lot of resistance to genetic modification and the use of genetically modified crops. What is the science? This unit helps to provide some background in cell function and DNA properties,…
leader
Anton Kilburn
Middle school programming director, Global Impact STEM Academy
Knows about:
biology
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gisa
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food science
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genetics
,
stem
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Video
A student’s guide to careers in agronomy
Agronomy is key to helping produce more food for a growing world population. Learn about the educational path to this agriscience career and what an agronomist does. Do your interests fit with this field? Thanks to the Mississippi Soybean Promotion…
leader
Cati Riddell
Biology teacher at Fairfield High School
Knows about:
biology
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environmental science
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biotechnology
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genetics
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agriculture
,
4-H
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unit
4 lessons
Central dogma: an integration of science and art
How does DNA code become an expressed trait?
Do your students struggle to understand the “central dogma” of biology? Are you looking for innovative teaching techniques? This unit is an integrated art and science project to teach transcription…
article
Chickenology: Breeding the best flock! virtual field trip
What is selective breeding and how does it work? Middle and high school students virtually visited Ohio’s Cooper Farms and heard from a breeding expert at Meyer Hatchery. They learned about how poultry is hatched and raised and what traits are…
unit
4 lessons
Chickenology sampler
How do environment, heredity, and genetics affect living organisms?
This STEM-based poultry curriculum uses immersive learning experiences and real genetic samples for your students to dive deep in the future evolution of our food. See how environment influences…
article
CRISPR connections
Jerron Schmoll, Product Lifecycle Manager at Corteva Agriscience, spoke to participants of the Ag Biotech Graduate Academy workshop at a recent industry dinner. This dinner provided teachers in the workshop an opportunity to hear about current…
unit
3 lessons
Discovering and diagnosing honey bee killers
How can we identify pathogens that are causing honey bee deaths?
You may have heard about Colony Collapse Disorder, a syndrome likely caused by multiple factors that results in the deaths of many honeybee colonies. Become a diagnostic researcher and use…
Video
Global aquaculture
Have you considered a career in aquaculture? Watch and learn more about this fast-growing, global career.
student research project
Grafting peas and beans
Grafting is a common gardening technique that unites a scion (top of one plant) with a rootstock (the root of another plant). Often times people graft their plants in order to repair a broken or injured plant, to speed up the growth by giving it a…
unit
3 lessons
Growing more food: biotechnology
How will we feed 9 billion people?
Grow soybeans using Round-Up Ready seeds to illustrate how biotechnology can be used as a tool to increase production. Introduce students to different options for growing soybeans, investigate…
leader
Jamie Metzger
Biology and Agriscience instructor at Knox County Career Center
Knows about:
biotechnology
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genetics
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biofuels
,
stem
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leader
Jason Hardin
Microbiology and Environmental Science Teacher; Environmental Club Advisor at Gahanna Lincoln High School
Knows about:
biology
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environmental science
,
genetics
,
microbiology
.
leader
John Thomas
Biotechnology and Environmental Science instructor at Tolles Technical Center, Fairbanks Middle and High School
Knows about:
biotechnology
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genetics
,
toxicology
,
aquaponics
.
leader
Kelly Mikhail, MS
Zoology, CCP; Molecular Biology; Infection and Immunity teacher at Worthington Christian High School
Knows about:
biology
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immunology
,
genetics
,
bioclub
.
unit
3 lessons
Maintaining our yield: assessing biotic and abiotic factors
How do biotic and abiotic factors affect populations?
Create experiments to test how abiotic factors impact soybean germination, go into the field and laboratory to determine the impact of aphid populations on soybeans, and experiment with aphid…
Video
Molecular biology and research
Are you interested in science, research, development or all of the above? Learn about various areas of study and career paths that are available through The Ohio State University’s OARDC.
unit
5 lessons
Moving genes: intro to genetic engineering
How do we solve the problems created by 9 billion people? How will we feed 9 billion on about the same amount of land?
An introduction to genetic engineering through hands-on and modeling activities that illustrate concepts, which will scaffold student understanding for lab activities to follow, especially focused on…
leader
Pam Snyder
BioScience Technology Teacher at the Ft. Hayes Career Center and Columbus City Schools (retired)
Knows about:
ffa
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agriscience
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biology
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biotechnology
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genetics
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outreach
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agriculture education
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unit
1 lesson
Plant inhibition
Why do some plants grow and some do not?
Participate in a simulation that shows how various factors influence plant growth and what role probability plays. Powerpoint with instructions and information included.
unit
2 lessons
Rise of the mutant weed: weeds and herbicide resistance
How do farmers reduce competition for their crops? What weeds are resistant to herbicides? How does the mechanism of resistance work?
Weeds present problems in farm fields—they rob sunlight, nutrients, and water from the crops. What can farmers do? Herbicides are one answer, but they may not do enough as some weeds have developed…
unit
3 lessons
Soybean growth and genetics
How might we predict traits in soybeans?
Did you know that there are many traits in soybeans that have an impact on sales and export of soybeans? One of the major ones is hilum color. What is hilum color? What is pubescence? Take a tour of…
unit
5 lessons
Soybeans: from ballast to biotech
What is the future of biotechnology?
Create models to understand DNA and the gene transfer process used in biotechnology. Explore questions: Are there harmful side effects of biotechnology? Can biotech solve world hunger? Should GMO…
Video
Think ag
Want to know more about what ag-related careers are available? Learn about the daily work of a seed distributor, a crop insurance specialist, and a construction equipment sales person. Thanks to the Michigan Farm Bureau for sharing this video.…
unit
2 lessons
What is Bioinformatics? It’s a BLAST
How can we identify individual organisms in a complex mixture of DNA? What computer tools are needed to decode the source of a DNA sequence?
Have you ever done a DNA extraction? Most DNA extractions are done with a known source and students can visualize DNA. The favorite items are strawberries or students’ own cheek cells. This unit…
student research project
Which brands of organic tofu are genetically modified?
If five brands of organic tofu are tested, then at least one will be genetically modified, because of cross-pollination and the difficulty of maintaining truly organic crops. The DNA was tested using PCR to replicate the DNA and Gel Electrophoresis…
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