CHEMISTRY IN THE EARTH SYSTEM
Use the essentials of chemistry as a key to unlocking biotechnology
applications in students’ own lives and communities.
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CHEMISTRY IN THE EARTH SYSTEM DIGITAL LESSON BUNDLES
At a Glance
STORYLINE
- Explore the ways that chemistry can be used to develop innovative new biotechnologies and empower students to create a healthier future.
PACING
- 4 Three-Day Lessons
- 4 Classroom Presentations
- Flexible Extension Resources
- 45-Minute Sessions
TOPICS COVERED
- Immunology
- DNA Health
- Disease Diagnostics & Treatment
- Sustainability
FRAMING
- NGSS Aligned
- Project Driven
- Data Based
- Grounded in Inquiry
Getting Started
Use a chemistry lens to introduce students to exciting innovations in biotechnology. These hands-on, experiential resources inspire students to find connections between important breakthroughs in biotech and their own lives.
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Chemistry of the Earth System
Antibody Avengers
3 classes
Can we hack our own immune systems to become healthier? Take a closer look at the amazing natural weapons our immune systems use to fight disease. Students will learn about the role antibodies play in treating diseases ranging from cancer to Covid-19, and the innovative treatment known as immunotherapy.
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Chemistry of the Earth System
Benefits of Biologics
3 classes
How do innovative biotech treatments compare to traditional approaches? Explore the ways biologics are revolutionizing the treatment of a wide range of diseases, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Students will research specific biologic treatments and construct a 3D model demonstrating their findings.
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Chemistry of the Earth System
Cancer and Companion Diagnostics (Tumor Cell Biomarkers)
3 classes
How can we use biotech to improve health awareness? Introduce students to the process of DNA mutation and explore the impacts these mutations have on our lives. Find out how scientists and medical professionals are turning to biomarkers to prevent and treat diseases as students investigate biomarkers in their peers.
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Chemistry of the Earth System
Going Green in Biopharma
3 classes
What role do biotech companies play in creating a more sustainable world? Discover the ways biopharma intersects with sustainability as students learn about environmental footprint. Students will consider how their own decisions could impact environmental sustainability while researching the ways that companies are going green.