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Dynamic DNA: More Than Just As, Ts, Gs, and
Cs
Los Angeles Convention Center - 410
Sponsoring Company: 3D Molecular Designs
Join us as we use a variety of physical models of DNA
student-centered activities to explore the structure and function of this
amazing biomolecule.
Takeaways: Attendees will: 1. practice their understanding of the structure of DNA while transferring their knowledge across different models of DNA; 2. consider how a model-based approach to investigating DNA deepens student understanding and inquiry; and 3. investigate the differences between RNA and DNA while examining models.
Speakers
Keri Shingleton (Holland Hall: Tulsa, OK)
Proteins: The Star of the Show
Los Angeles Convention Center - 410
Sponsoring Company: 3D Molecular Designs
Participants will interact with hands-on modeling
activities to investigate how proteins fold and easy ways to connect back to the
central dogma. DNA might be the king, but proteins are the star of the
show!
Takeaways: Participants will: 1. learn about the benefits of hands-on modeling; 2. practice using the model to illustrate protein folding; and 3. see how modeling with the Amino Acid Starter kit already fits into their curriculum and can increase student mastery.
Speakers
Diane Sigalas (Livingston High School: Livingston, NJ)
Beyond Labz: Realistic Virtual Labs That Bridge the Gap
Between Real Labs and Scientific Inquiry
Los Angeles Convention Center - 407
Sponsoring Company: Beyond Labz
Built on a platform developed over 20 years, Beyond Labz
creates an open-ended environment providing students the opportunity to
experiment, practice, fail, discover, and learn.
Takeaways: 1. Beyond Labz simplifies and reduces the cost and expertise needed to provide crucial laboratory experiences and practice for secondary and higher ed students; 2. Attendees will learn how the labs are used for pre- and post-lab experiences, credit recovery and lab make-up, student engagement in class, and meeting NGSS standards; and 3. Basic onboarding and startup instructions will be provided for drop-in solutions, and instructions for using some of the more sophisticated features will also be described.
Speakers
Brian Woodfield (Brigham Young University: Provo, UT)
Using Modeling to Teach Biotechnology
Los Angeles Convention Center - 410
Sponsoring Company: 3D Molecular Designs
Discover how modeling engages students when teaching
PCR, Sanger Sequencing, and Restriction Enzymes. Through these lessons,
students experience the process, not just memorize results.
Takeaways: Participants will: 1. learn about the benefits of hands-on modeling; 2. practice one application of PCR modeling; and 3. see how modeling with the Biotechnology kit already fits into their curriculum and can increase student mastery.
Speakers
Diane Sigalas (Livingston High School: Livingston, NJ)
CRISPR Cas9: A Powerful New Tool for Editing the Human
Genome
Los Angeles Convention Center - 410
Sponsoring Company: 3D Molecular Designs
Modeling CRISPR technology engages students in
understanding the foundational concepts of molecular biology and biotechnology
through two-dimensional and three-dimensional representations of the CRISPR/Cas9
protein.
Takeaways: 1. Receive professional development in the endogenous CRISPR/Cas9 system and how it can be incorporated into their current biology curriculum; 2. Use models to investigate how the mechanism of the CRISPR/Cas9 system is used to edit genomes; and 3. Discuss the ethical issues related to using gene editing technology.
Speakers
Diane Sigalas (Livingston High School: Livingston, NJ)