Human Centered Design of Biotechnology

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 21.05.01

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Demographics
  3. Rationale
  4. Content Background
  5. Strategies
  6. Activities
  7. Materials for Classroom Use
  8. Appendix on Implementing District Standards
  9. Bibliography
  10. Notes

Human-Centered Design of Biotechnology: Where Will We Be without Bees?

Valerie Schwarz

Published September 2021

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Demographics

My school, Mary Munford Elementary School, is in the west end of the city of Richmond, Virginia. It is currently the highest-performing elementary school in Richmond Public Schools. The students mostly come from middle-class homes with a lot of parental support, but there are also immigrants and students from low-income homes. My school also serves low-incidence autistic students. The range of skill level in fourth grade is huge. A few students barely speak English, some perform two years below grade-level, and other students perform at or above the 95th percentile on norm-referenced tests for reading and math. Many students enjoy science which is typically taught in a hands-on way at my school. In my experience, design technology and coding activities provide an opportunity for students who may not be the top academically to shine and gain self-confidence.

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