This is a simple one day lesson using the lab exchange web site PCR protocol to learn about the process of PCR. After using the protocol to answer a series of questions, student then engage in a CER to show their understanding.
This is a student led tutorial where they explore the structure and function of CRISPR. This is a stand alone lesson or can be used as an intro to my 'Out of the Blue' CRISPR gene editing activity. The lesson includes a lesson plan; google slides (with Nearpod slides); A link to an HHMI CRISPR simulation activity; and a student worksheet doc that corresponds with the simulation.
This is a stand alone lesson that uses color printed handouts (from Bio Rad) to work through a collaborative simulation. Students use an instructional guide to simulate the process of gene editing. The guide contains both information about the process and questions to drive inquiry. This is an excellent addition to my 'Out of the Blue' CRISPR editing lab. This lesson contains a lesson plan; google slides (with Nearpod slides) color cutout doc; and a guided instruction doc with questions
This is a simple activity on how to use micropipettes in lab. It can be stand alone or as a intro for lab technique in either of the 'Out of the Blue' CRISPR gene editing or 'pGLO' gene editing activities. It includes a lesson plan and a printable student worksheet
This lesson guides students through important ethical questions regarding CRISPR. It also relates to current FDA decisions being made here and now. This is good for a stand alone student discussion or lead in to my 'Out of the Blue' CRISPR editing lab. It has direct connections from recent FDA decisions regarding sickle cell anemia treatment - a treatment that uses the same STOP codon strategy used in the lab. This lesson contains a lesson plan; source materials; google slides; and a student