In this project-packed module, students get a taste of a wide range of biotechnological concepts, processes, and uses. They set up and complete a hydroponics experiment and grapple with tough bioethics case studies. Students learn about basic genetics and how DNA works, to analyze biochemical compounds in materials using chromatography, and to use enzymes to cause biological reactions. In addition, they are asked to observe the fermentation process and explore common biological pharmaceutical products, and finally, students complete blood typing experiments. Plus, with the Biotech and Genetics module, students receive valuable practice with a number of biotechnology tools, including a microscope.

Activity 1 - Introduction
Activity 2 - The Scientific Method
Activity 3 - Fermentation
Activity 4 - Enzymes
Activity 5 - Blood-Typing
Activity 6 - Genetics
Activity 7 - The Microscope
Activity 8 - DNA Extraction
Activity 9 - Advanced Biotech
Activity 10 - Post-Test and Wrap-up