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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Materials for Classroom Use

The following materials are for all of the classroom activities listed, but the list is not inclusive. The technology is included in the list but is not necessary. Cupcake pipettes (use bulb for ovules), Pipe cleaners, colored foam, cardboard, cardstock, straws, balloons, white beans, construction paper, brads, florist foam, clay, compound microscopes if available (or an overhead microscope), microscope slides, cover slips (for slide preparation), pipettes, glass stirrer, distilled water, potassium nitrate, magnesium sulphate, boric acid, sugar, flowers with visible stamen and pistils, Makey Makey invention kits (4-5), and Hummingbird robotics kits (2 class sets).

Resources for Teachers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su6fxJQ5q3o

https://www.ted.com/talks/louie_schwartzberg_the_hidden_beauty_of_pollination/transcript?language=en

https://www.ted.com/talks/dennis_vanengelsdorp_a_plea_for_bees

https://www.ted.com/talks/marla_spivak_why_bees_are_disappearing?language=en

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