Biology: Antibodies - Everything You Wanted to Know
Antibody is the magic molecule of the immune system- students will learn about antibody structure and function, immune response and therapeutic uses.
Dr Bella Groisman
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(51)
What's included
2 pre-recorded lessons
2 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
This session will explore the immune response and antibody (Ab) function. We will discuss the structure of the Ab molecule and its binding specificity. We will learn about monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies and antibody drugs. Monoclonal antibodies are an important niche in the biopharmaceutical industry. We will explore examples of antibodies approved by the FDA and students will select an antibody of interest for individual mini project. Welcome to my class!
Learning Goals
Students will understand antibody structure and function and therapeutic uses.
Students who are interested in exploring the field of immunology will benefit from this session.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)2 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
The magic molecule of the immune system
Antibodies are produced as part of the specific immune response. We will explore antibody structure and function and current and future therapeutic use. Lesson 2:
Monoclonal Antibodies
Monoclonal antibodies are an important niche in the biopharmaceutical industry. We will explore examples of antibodies approved by the FDA and students will select an antibody of interest for individual mini project. Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
4.8
51reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
With over 15 years of experience teaching high school and college-level biology and chemistry in both one-on-one and classroom settings, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the classroom. My background includes over a decade of hands-on research experience as a PhD and postdoctoral fellow (UofT and McMaster university) and 9 peer-reviewed publications.
I look forward to welcoming your learner to my class!Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$15
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2 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 22 learners
Ages: 11-16
