10:00-11:15 Break Out -- A Classroom Escape Game! - Target Audience: all teachers Encourage reading with purpose, critical thinking, and teamwork skills through collaborative groups. 12:45-2:00 Bioprospecting for Biofuels - Target Audience: High School Science Teachers, CTE Teachers What are biofuels and how are they created? Learn about second generation biofuels and the importance of the enzyme, cellulase. Prospect for natural sources of cellulase, including soil bacteria and fungi, and test their ability to break down cellulose! 2:15-3:30 Help, There’s A Biotechnology Unit In My Curriculum! - Target Audience: Middle School and High School Science Teachers, CTE Teachers Did you know BioNetwork will come to your classroom to provide a hands-on science experience? It’s fun, and it’s free. We even provide all the materials! Our programs are tied to the essential standards and are designed to get students interested in the types of STEM careers available in NC. In this session you’ll meet our engagement team, learn more about our program, and hone your biotechnology skills with a hands-on activity that you can use in your classroom.

Teachers of all levels