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What is the BIOTECH Project?
Biotechnology is a rapidly expanding field of biology that uses a growing set of techniques to derive valuable products from organisms and their cells. Biotechnology is already commonly used to identify criminals, determine paternity, diagnose diseases, make high-yield pest-resistant crops, and treat genetic ailments. Educators recognize the importance of introducing pre-college students to biotechnology so that they may better understand the molecular basis of heredity and critically evaluate the benefits and risks of this new technology. In January 1996, University of Arizona developed the BIOTECH Project to provide technical support for Arizona teachers to conduct molecular genetics (DNA science) experiments with their students. The BIOTECH Project, currently directed by Dr. Nadja Anderson, has been successful in raising students’ and teachers’ interest in and awareness of molecular genetics by partnering with teachers to engage their students in a hands-on approach to understanding biotechnology. The BIOTECH project consists of three components: professional development workshops for teachers, classroom visits for modeling hands-on biotechnology activities, and extensive materials support for teachers to carry out biotechnology experiments independently. Through professional development and classroom support, the BIOTECH Project has worked with over 100 Arizona teachers to conduct molecular genetics activities with thousands of students each year.
The BIOTECH Project supports teachers assists teachers in developing new activities for their classroom. Such as the PCR identification of GFP in the non-glowing transformed E.coli. The primer design and PCR was developed and conducted with Laurie Cale's research class at University High School.
The BIOTECH Project visited Miles Exploratory Learning Center K12 classroom to learn about predator and prey interaction.
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