The basic unit of all living organisms, from bacteria to humans, is the cell. Contained within the nucleus of these cells is a molecule called deoxyribonucleic acid (or DNA). Today, we know that DNA is the blueprint used to build…
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Demystifying the NGSS High School Life Science Core Ideas
For those of you who have not read our previous post on the Next Generation Science Standards, please read it here. The Next Generation Science Standards are a set of education standards that focus on preparing students for careers in…
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NGSS Edvotek Kits: Turning Students into Scientists!
Innovations in science and technology have it made our lives healthier, easier and safer. Yet, sometimes it seems like our students aren’t interested in learning about science. We believe that scientific literacy is not only is crucial to understanding living and…
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What’s in my lunch? Analyzing GM foods in your classroom laboratory.
I always like to teach biotechnology in the context of its real-world uses. For example, one "hot-button" issue relates to the genetic modification of plants and animals in agriculture. Newspapers, popular magazines, and even our Facebook feeds are full of statements…
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