Biotech Bee

This bundle provides a complete set of worksheets that describe sickle cell anemia, CRISPR and how the new CRISPR therapy (approved Dec 2023) works to treat patients affected with sickle cell anemia. The content highlights human genetics and molecular biology principles. Each worksheet includes color figures and 4-5 short answer questions. The worksheets can be used individually or in combination. Terms of Use (TOU):(All rights reserved by Susanne B Haga)This product is to be used by the ori

This product contains teaching notes and student activities for three lectures on Introduction to Biotechnology. A total of six classes will be needed to complete all activities (a lecture class and an activity class for each lecture), if desired. A short answer question worksheet is included for each lecture (with answers). In addition, suggested videos and homework questions are included. Slides will be developed and made available for purchase at a later date. [38 pages total - student activ

This resource aims to help students learn about restriction enzymes, a very commonly used tool in biotechnology and molecular biology. The 11-page packet includes multiple figures, helpful video links, five reading-based questions and a 4-question exercise. The packet can be used as an assignment, or independent work/activity. A good activity for substitutes! Answer sheet included. Terms of Use (TOU): (All rights reserved by SB Haga) This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.In

This product contains a student reading assignment and five short answer questions with answer key. An interesting example of how biotechnology is applied to the production of bread. Can be used as a homework assignment or in-class activity during the biotechnology/genetics unit. [9 pages total] Terms of Use (TOU): (All rights reserved by SB Haga) This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.Intended for classroom and personal use only.Copying for more than one teacher, classroom

This product contains a student reading assignment and five short answer questions with answer key. An interesting example of how biotechnology is applied to the production of cheese. Can be used as a homework assignment or in-class activity during the biotechnology/genetics unit. [8 pages total] Terms of Use (TOU): (All rights reserved by SB Haga) This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.Intended for classroom and personal use only.Copying for more than one teacher, classro

This resource provides students an opportunity to learn the standard pedigree symbols and to draw a pedigree based on family history information and trace the inheritance of a genetic disease. This activity is exactly what genetic counselors do after talking with patients! Five questions follow the reading (with answer sheet including pedigree and blank pedigree worksheet). Terms of Use (TOU): (All rights reserved by SB Haga) This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.Intended for

This product contains a student reading assignment and five short answer questions with answer key. A good and interesting example of how biotechnology is applied to various food and animal problems like wine counterfeiting and poaching, respectively. Can be used as a homework assignment or in-class activity during the biotechnology/genetics unit. [11 pages total] Terms of Use (TOU): (All rights reserved by SB Haga) This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.Intended for class

This product contains a student reading assignment and six short answer questions with answer key. A good and interesting example of how biotechnology is applied to various environmental problems. Can be used as a homework assignment or in-class activity during biotechnology/genetics unit. [9 pages total] Terms of Use (TOU): (All rights reserved by SB Haga) This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.Intended for classroom and personal use only.Copying for more than one teacher,

This resource aims to help students learn about genetically modified organisms, including the science of how they are made and the policy issues related to labeling food products containing GMO ingredients. The 13-page packet includes multiple figures, five reading-based questions, a class debate activity, and additional assignment/discussion questions. The reading and questions can be used as an assignment or independent work/activity. Answer sheet for the short answer questions included. T

This product contains a student reading assignment and five short answer questions with answer key. A good and interesting example of how biotechnology is applied to everyday life and something that students can relate to! Can be used as a homework assignment or in-class activity during biotechnology/genetics unit. [8 pages total] Terms of Use (TOU): (All rights reserved by SB Haga) This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.Intended for classroom and personal use only.Copying for

This worksheet is the first in a series on Sickle Cell Anemia and the new CRISPR therapy. It provides background about the single gene disorder that is helpful to understand how the CRISPR therapy approved in December 2023 works (see other worksheets). The content highlights human genetics and molecular biology principles. Five short answer questions are included. Terms of Use (TOU):(All rights reserved by Susanne B Haga)This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.Intended for cl

This resource aims to help students learn about gene drives, a new genetic technology that can be used to reduce disease for humans, manage pests, and conservation. The 10-page packet includes multiple figures, helpful video links, and five questions (and an answer sheet). The packet can be used as an assignment, as the starting point for a project on gene drives, or independent work/activity. A good activity for substitutes. Terms of Use (TOU): (All rights reserved by SB Haga) This product is

This 2-part activity/assignment aims to introduce students to the world of scientific databases, specifically genomic databases. A brief background introduction is included for each part followed by an exercise (estimated time to complete 30 min/exercise). One part can be completed in class and the second assigned for homework. Answer key provided. Absolutely no special skills are required to complete the exercises, but does require some familiarity with genetic principles. Terms of Use (TOU)

This worksheet provides an overview of the CRISPR gene editing technology. It serves as a good background to understand the first approved CRISPR gene editing therapy for sickle cell anemia approved in December 2023 (see other worksheets). The content highlights molecular biology concepts and includes five short answer questions. Terms of Use (TOU):(All rights reserved by Susanne B Haga)This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.Intended for classroom and personal use only.Copyin

Three resources combined into one bundle: genetic counselor, clinical geneticist and lab technician. Each career series provides students with insight into the career through a description of the job, the job responsibilities, the different career options, and the educational path to enter the field. Reading and online resources followed by question set (answers provided). Terms of Use (TOU): (All rights reserved by SB Haga) This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.Intended fo

A reading activity to introduce learners to an innovative biotechnology application called CAR-T therapy, which personalizes patients’ cells through genetic modification to target and destroy cancer cells. There are two parts in the packet: Part I includes 2.5 pages background reading, links to optional videos, and four questions; Part II includes 3.5 pages reading about CAR-T, links to optional videos, and four questions. Multiple color figures throughout. Terms of Use (TOU):(All rights reserv

This activity consists of a 4.5-page article with color figures that describes the key differences between gene therapy and gene editing, followed by five questions based on the reading (answer key include). Students with a general understanding of DNA and mutations should have an adequate foundation to understand the article about these different approaches to treating genetic diseases and complete the questions. Terms of Use (TOU):(All rights reserved by Susanne B Haga)This product is to be u

This 8-page reading and question packet aims to help students grasp the fundamental differences between genetics and genomics, with real-world examples to illustrate how these fields contribute to our understanding of human health and disease. Answer sheet included. Terms of Use (TOU): (All rights reserved by SB Haga) This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.Intended for classroom and personal use only.Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school s

A resource to provide students with insight into the career of a laboratory technician through a description of what lab techs do, the types of work settings and fields they work in, and the educational path to enter the field. Reading followed by 4 questions; answers provided. Terms of Use (TOU): (All rights reserved by SB Haga) This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.Intended for classroom and personal use only.Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school

This is a family history activity that emphasizes concepts of human genetics and inheritance. Terms of Use (TOU):(All rights reserved by Susanne B Haga)This product is to be used by the original purchaser only.Intended for classroom and personal use only.Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited.