Biotechnology Theme: Genetic Engineering: Recombinant DNA

	Science	Math	English	Social Science	Electives
Previous Knowledge	pipet charge electrophoresis cell/chemistry genetics scientific method	decimals fractions equations	read at grade level response journals	how scientists arrive at knowledge	read at grade level basic manipulative skills
Topics	restriction analysis paper plasmid transformation	angles	Jurassic Park	can genetic engineering improve health? does genetic engineering improve agriculture?
Skills	scientific method electrophoresis analysis sterile technique graphing	ratios trigonometry calculators tessellation	analysis (oral and written) of characters and their motives writing a report of information dialectical journals decision-making model for bioethics	analyze primary and secondary sources distinguishing bias from reason Socratic questioning oral debate	analysis interpretation maipulatives creative expression
Links	Gels/fingerprints	Gel analysis DNA structure	Impact of new technology	Debate over new technology	Creative expression of technology