Biology for Middle School - Molecular Biology/Biotechnology (Semester 2)
Ashley McLaurin
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This exciting 16-week biology course introduces your middle school students to RNA, protein synthesis, molecular genetics, genetic disorders, and different types of biotechnology. These fun topics will inspire your student. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
In this LIVE course, which is geared toward an introduction to molecular biology and biotechnology, your student will learn:
WEEKS 1 - 8
⭐Week 1 - Lesson: RNA
⭐Week 2 - Lesson: Transcription
⭐Week 3 - Lesson: Translation
⭐Week 4 - Lesson: Amino Acids and Protein Structure
- Project #1: Protein Synthesis Project
- Directions and Rubric
⭐Week 5 - Lesson: Protein Denaturing
⭐Week 6 - Lesson: Gene to Polypeptide/Intro to Mutations
⭐Week 7 - Lesson:...16 lessons//16 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1What is RNA?Week 2Lesson 2Protein Synthesis - TranscriptionWeek 3Lesson 3Protein Synthesis - TranslationWeek 4Lesson 4Amino Acids and Protein StructureProject #1: Protein SynthesisWeek 5Lesson 5Protein DenaturingWeek 6Lesson 6Introduction to Mutation - Gene to PolypeptideWeek 7Lesson 7Types of MutationsWeek 8Lesson 8EnzymesWeek 9Lesson 9Enzymes ContinuedWeek 10Lesson 10Genetic DisordersProject #2: Genetic Disorder Research ProjectWeek 11Lesson 11Introduction to Biotechnology - PCR/Gel ElectrophoresisWeek 12Lesson 12CRISPRWeek 13Lesson 13GMOsWeek 14Lesson 14Cloning TypesWeek 15Lesson 15Genetic TherapiesWeek 16Lesson 16Genetic Disorder Projects and The Future of Genetic Therapies
This class is taught in English.
They will learn about how DNA is used to create RNA for protein synthesis, how codons are read to make proteins, the purpose of protein, how mutations can occur, genetic disorders caused by mutations, and how biotechnology and engineering work to help us solve medical issues caused by defects in our DNA.
Homework Offered
In this course, your student will have 1-2 review activities each week, two projects, and review games to check their understanding. All work can be completed digitally or printed for convenience. Project #1 Protein Synthesis Project Project #2 Genetic Disorders0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
All work can be completed digitally. If your student prefers doing the projects on paper, the following materials are suggested: paper and colored pencils.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(654)
Hi, and thank you for stopping to look into my courses! I am an experienced science educator with over ten years of experience in the classroom. I live in Indiana with my husband, son, and dog. I hold a bachelor's degree in biology, a Texas...
Group Class
$16
weekly or $250 for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
45 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-10 learners per class
