Description
The Exploring Biotech and Biofuels workshop introduces teachers to the ways biotech skills are incorporated into agriculture through bioscience and biofuels labs. For teachers of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science. Explore the scientific basis for consumer acceptance of biotechnology. Understand the impact of biotechnology on environmental issues and sustainability and nutrition around the world.
Due to the topics covered, this workshop is for middle and high school teachers and is specifically designed for teachers from MN and ND. This workshop is generously sponsored by the North Dakota Soybean Council with support from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Participants will receive $350 worth of supplies for classroom use. Hotel room and meals will be provided. The hotel accommodations that are being provided are single rooms in an effort to provide the safest environment for you.
Syllabus, Objectives, and Outcomes
OBJECTIVES:
Participants will:
o create and test biofuels;
o learn about plant science and pollination;
o examine GMO facts, myths, and modern methods;
o perform DNA extraction and PCR;
o work through a water quality bioinformatics case study.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
Explore_BioTech_-_Biofuels_June_2022.pdf
"GREAT CLASS, WORTH THE TIME."
"VERY ENJOYABLE COURSE. I LEARNED MORE THAN I EXPECTED. I'D RECOMMEND THIS COURSE TO OTHER SCIENCE TEACHERS!"
"I LOVED ALL THE INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES."
"VERY HANDS ON AND EFFICIENT USE OF TIME. NICE ACCOMMODATIONS AND GOOD MEALS PROVIDED."
"INQUIRY ACTIVITIES FOR A RANGE OF AGE, INTERESTS AND CONTENT STUDENTS. LOTS OF IDEAS AND VERY ACTIVE. A HUGE AMOUNT WAS LEARNED ABOUT AGRICULTURE AND FARMING FOR ME."
REQUIRED STUDENT RESOURCES:
Participants will need to bring a laptop and writing utensils.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
The online component of the workshop is cancelled.
**Registration Instructions**Register