Extension-Science, Engineering & Technology (E-SET) Biotechnology School Enrichment Grades 4-5

Biotechnology School Enrichment Grades 4-5
Exploring a New World: Cells and Microscopes

Exploring a New World is designed to provide students with hands-on science and technology activities that:

• teach science and technology concepts related to cells and the use of microscopes,
• provide students with experiential learning opportunities that promote development of appropriate science and life skills,
• introduce students to the scientific and technological field of biotechnology, and
• stimulate student interest in pursuing careers in science and technology.

The curriculum is designed to take 4-5 hours of classroom time to complete with activities ranging from 25 to 40 minutes in length. The curriculum may be taught by the classroom teacher with a microscope kit checked out from the local Iowa State University County Extension Office.

Features of this 72 page curriculum include:

• Biotechnology and the National Science Education Standards
• Biotechnology Resources
• Students Activities -

Care and Use of a Microscope

Microscope Observations

Parts of a Cell

Build a Giant Cell

Secrets of the Code

What is DNA?

Biotechnology Applications - Yeast

To preview of check-out copies of the curriculum, contact your local ISU County Extension Office, or Area Education Agency. To purchase copies, contact the Extension Distribution Center, 119 Kooser Drive, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011; phone 515-294-5247; or email pubdist@iastate.edu. The publication order number is 4H-955B.. There are kits located in each of the 5 extension areas. Contact your local county extension office.