Investigating Biotechnology
Investigating Biotechnology introduces students to the diverse field of biotechnology and its applications. They learn how biological systems can be affected, created, altered and influenced by technology.
Students use an array of equipment to perform activities that illustrate the concepts taught in the module. They learn about ergonomics, medical diagnostic tools, environmental issues, genetics and disabilities.
Internet Resources
Basic Student Research Site
This site is helpful for gathering information about biotechnology, genetics, prosthetics, and virtually any other subject.
Biotechnology Institute
The Biotechnology Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to research and education about the present and future impact of biotechnology.
Council for Biotechnology Information
Created as a comprehensive communication campaign about biotechnology, this site offers students objective and very informative facts about a variety of biotech avenues. Very interesting and reader-friendly!
Dolan DNA Learning Center
A site devoted to public genetics education.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
As you learned in this module, the FDA plays a vital role in the development and safe production of a variety of consumer products. This site highlights current information regarding food, drugs, medical devices, animal feed and drugs, vaccines, and more.