Grade Level: 6-8
Immune System, Antigens, Antibodies, Cancer
Students explore the relationship between radon levels and cancer formation. In this investigation, students will use an ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) to determine the specific type of lung cancer patients have.
Grade Level: 9-12
Genetic modification, plasmids, E. coli
Students will learn about plasmids and how they can be used to introduce new genetic material to bacteria. The investigation follows the transformation of bacteria with the pGLO plasmid.
Grade Level: 6-8
PCR, DNA sequence, species identification
Students explore their own questions after being introduced to the shark finning industry. The investigation allows students to understand the importance of top predators in an ecosystem.
Grade Level: High School
Immune System, antigen, antibody
In this activity, students will learn about antibodies and antigens as they pertain to the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Students will use an ELISA to diagnose a patient with malaria.
Grade Level: 6-8
DNA, abiotic, biotic
Students explore the terms abiotic and biotic. The investigation allows students to determine if fruits are an abiotic or biotic component of our ecosystem.
