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There's been a crime involving a car hit and run with a jogger. Use gel electrophoresis to analyze dye from fiber evidence and perform an immunoassay in order to detect whether a blood protein sample (simulated) came from one of four animal sources.
Resource Type: STEM Activity
Activity Type: Lab Activity
Lab Type: Electrophoresis, Immunoassay
Audience: 7th, 8th, High School
Programs & Topics: STEM
NCDPI Standards: 7.L.2, 8.L.2, Bio.3.3, Bio.4.1
Gel electrophoresis has many applications in the life sciences. Several storylines are available to make a connection to your current curriculum including (but not limited to) forensics, cloning, DNA fingerprinting, food dye, and more. Our class sets will make sure all students feel…
Resource Type: STEM Activity
Activity Type: Lab Activity, Professional Development
Lab Type: Electrophoresis
Audience: 8th, High School, College
Programs & Topics: STEM
NCDPI Standards: 7.L.2, 8.L.1, 8.L.2, Bio.3.1, Bio.3.3, Bio.3.4, Bio.4.1
NC Community College Course: BIO, BIO-111 General Biology I, BIO-175 General Microbiology, BIO-250 Genetics, BIO-275 Microbiology, BIO-280 Biotechnology, BTC, BTC-181 Basic Lab Techniques, BTC-250 Principles of Genetics
Analyze patient samples for evidence of a virus in this ELISA simulation based on the protocol used by CDC epidemiologists.
Resource Type: STEM Activity
Activity Type: Lab Activity
Lab Type: ELISA
Audience: 8th, High School
Programs & Topics: STEM
NCDPI Standards: 8.L.1, 8.L.2, Bio.2.1, Bio.3.4, Bio.4.1
Targeted genome editing using CRISPR has become one of the most intriguing molecular science developments in recent history. This lab will begin by introducing students to CRISPR/Cas9 and provide a thorough understanding of the gene-editing mechanisms through a paper activity. The second portion of…
Resource Type: STEM Activity
Activity Type: Lab Activity
Audience: Student or Professional, College
Programs & Topics: STEM
NC Community College Course: BIO, BIO-111 General Biology I, BIO-175 General Microbiology, BIO-250 Genetics, BTC, BTC-250 Principles of Genetics
Extract DNA from different types of corn chips to determine if they have a specific genetic modification. Perform PCR and gel electrophoresis to analyze results.
Resource Type: STEM Activity
Activity Type: Lab Activity
Lab Type: Electrophoresis, PCR
Audience: College
Programs & Topics: STEM
NC Community College Course: BIO, BIO-111 General Biology I, BIO-150 Genetics in Human Affairs, BIO-280 Biotechnology, BTC, BTC-250 Principles of Genetics
Gowning is a common practice used to prevent contamination during manufacturing. In this activity students will have an opportunity to dress up in "bunny suits" just like those worn by industry professionals. Students will discuss the diversity of careers and economic importance of biotechnology in…
Resource Type: STEM Activity
Activity Type: Lab Activity
Audience: Student or Professional, Middle School, High School, College, Public, Veteran
Programs & Topics: STEM
NCDPI Standards: 8.L.2, Bio.2.2
NC Community College Course: BIO, BIO-280 Biotechnology, BTC, BTC-181 Basic Lab Techniques
Explore the significance of antibody-antigen interaction and its role in immunoprecipitation testing. Several storylines are available to make a connection to your current curriculum including those related to health, forensics, and the environment.
Resource Type: STEM Activity
Lab Type: Immunoassay
Audience: Middle School, High School, College
Programs & Topics: STEM
NCDPI Standards: 8.L.1, 8.L.2, 8.P.1, Bio.1.1, Bio.4.1
Delve into the world of tiny volumes and gain hands-on experience using micropipettors. Learn how to pipette different microliter volumes with accuracy and precision.
Resource Type: STEM Activity
Activity Type: Lab Activity
Audience: Student or Professional, Middle School, High School, College, Public, Veteran
Programs & Topics: Industry Skills, STEM
NCDPI Standards: 8.L.2, Bio.3.3, Chm.3.2
NC Community College Course: BIO, BIO-090 Foundations of Biology, BTC, BTC-181 Basic Lab Techniques
Students will learn about the fundamentals of biomanufacturing and make connection between biologics and sports! This activity is designed as an introduction into biotechnology careers as well as information about the potential educational pathways into those careers.This activity was created…
Resource Type: STEM Activity
Activity Type: Career Exploration
Audience: Student or Professional, Middle School, 8th, High School
Programs & Topics: STEM
NCDPI Standards: 8.L.2, Chm.2.1
In this investigation, students explore how the brain communicates with our senses through various activities. Examples of possible activities include (but are not limited to) building simulated neurons, experimenting with an EMG spiker box, and controlling a robotic claw.
Resource Type: STEM Activity
Activity Type: Lab Activity
Audience: Student or Professional, College
Programs & Topics: STEM
NC Community College Course: BIO, BIO-094 Concepts of Human Biology, BIO-106 Intro to Anat/Phys/Micro, BIO-110 Principles of Biology, BIO-111 General Biology I, BIO-161 Intro to Human Biology, BIO-163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology