Let’s Explore
Bio-Technology!
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Gifted instruction for the 2021-2022 school year will bring the wonder of the four branches of BioTechnology to the Gifted & Talented Classroom! All students enrolled in the G&T program will experience BioTechnology engineering through various media and STEAM-based learning experiences. They will explore four units of instruction: Medical, Environmental, Agricultural and Industrial BioTechnology.
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Rationale for our study:
The Bureau of Labor statistics indicates that Biotechnology Careers will see a 5% growth between 2019-2029 which is faster than average occupations.
The surge in demand for Biotechnical Engineers Post-Covid.
There is a Biotechnical research growth with 117% increase in published clinical/research journals.
The patents for new enzymes comprise 40% of all patents (79,694)
Biotechnology is a critical driver of all science careers.
There are Four Units of Instruction
Medical
Use of living cells and cell materials to research and produce pharmaceutical and diagnostic products, treat and prevent diseases.
Examples:
Genetic testing
DNA Model
Electrophoresis
Genome Sequencing
Antibiotics
COVID-19 Makeup
Vaccines
Gene Therapy
Animal Breeding
Biomedical Imaging (x-ray, MRI, CT Scan, PET Scan, etc.) New technology emerging to reduce radioactive exposure.
Environmental
Examples:
Wastewater treatment
Oil spill remediation
Cleaner manufacturing processes
Reduction of Greenhouse gas emissions
Reduction of toxic chemical pollution
Agricultural
Examples:
Pest resistant crops
Improving nutritional content
Removal of know crop allergens
Vaccines
Crossing desired traits from
one plant species to another
Industrial
Examples:
Non-food uses of crops
Bi-degradable plastics and oils.
Biofuels
Cleaning agents
Textiles
Exposing Students to Future Career Fields
Examples:
Biomedical Engineering
Radiology
Medical/clinical technicians
Imaging Technicians
Biophysicists/chemists
Biostatistics
R&D scientists
Environmental Engineers
Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing
Crime Lab Technicians
Disciplinary core ideas pertaining
The interdisciplinary application of science, technology, engineering, art, and math are demonstrated through proficient use of science and engineering practices while the study of architectural principles and design drive the use of technology to produce a model aligned with criteria pertaining to visual arts.
Grade-appropriate mathematical concepts are fostered in the conversion of units to produce models, represent and interpret data, and geometric measurement of lines and angles.