"Too many of those advocating [against biotechnology] have never experienced the miseries of hunger."
Get Biotech Smart
What's New?
- »Lesson Plan – Plastic Egg Genetics
- Use plastics eggs to help students predict
offspring genotype and phenotype
- »Lesson Plan – Meiosis Flipbook
- Students demonstrate their understanding
of cell division through meiosis
- »Lesson Plan – Edible Genetic Ratios
- Students explore phenotypic ratios and
probable genotypes with gummy bears
- »Lesson Plan – Practicing With Punnett Squares
- Practice using Punnett squares to predict
trait expression - »Video Podcast – Careers in Biotechnology
- Four industry professionals discuss
career opportunities in biotechnology - »Presentation – Mendel & Heredity
- Introduce the basics of heredity through
this illustrated, classroom-ready presentation
As socioeconomic concerns generate global population growth discussions, one word could offer a million possibilities. Biotechnology. The GetBiotechSmart.com website delivers the tools teachers and students need to research the connection between biotechnology and critical issues facing the world. Site resources include:
- Grade-specific lesson plans
- Biotechnology video podcasts and research links
- E-learning modules that allow you to explore the many aspects of biotechnology