Discovery engineering in biology : case studies for grades 6-12 / Rebecca Hite [and three others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hite, Rebecca, 1979- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bioengineering--Study and teaching (Secondary).

Bioengineering.

Biotechnology--Study and teaching (Secondary).

Biotechnology.

Discoveries in science--Study and teaching (Secondary).

Discoveries in science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (466 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Arlington, Virginia : National Science Teachers Association, [2020]

Summary:

"Who knew that small, plant-eating mammals called pikas helped scientists find new ways to survive extreme weather events, or that algae could be used as airplane fuel? Your students will learn about amazing scientific advancements like these when you use the lessons in Discovery Engineering in Biology: Case Studies for Grades 6-12. The book is a lively way to blend history, real-world perspectives, 21st-century skills, and engineering into your biology or STEM curriculum. Like Discovery Engineering in Physical Science (see p. XX), this book features case studies about observations and accidental discoveries that led to the invention of new products and problem-solving applications. The 20 lessons are both flexible and easy to use. After reading a historical account of an actual innovation, students explore related activities that connect to such topics as molecules and organisms, ecosystems, heredity, and biological evolution. Then they're prompted to think creatively about science from serendipity. They conduct research, analyze data, and use the engineering design process to develop products or applications of their own. Students are sure to be intrigued by investigations with titles such as "Vindicating Venom: Using Biological Mechanisms to Treat Diseases and Disorders" and "Revealing Repeats: The Accidental Discovery of DNA Fingerprinting." Discovery Engineering in Biology is an engaging way to help students discover that when accidents happen, the outcome can be an incredible innovation"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Front Cover

Dedication

Contents

About the Authors

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1 - QUIT BUGGING ME

2 - GAME OF KNOWNS

3 - THALIDOMIDE

4 - VINDICATING VENOM

5 - FORBIDDEN FRUIT

6 - LISTEN TO YOUR HEART

7 - OVEREXPOSURE

8 - CRASHING THE PARTY

9 - THE TRIUMPH OF THE PIKA

10 - SEEING THE EARTH GLOW FROM SPACE

11 - POWER PLANTS

12 - A "SIXTH SENSE"

13 - IN HOT WATER

14 - COWS AND MILKMAIDS

15 - 2X OR NOT 2X

16 - REVEALING REPEATS

17 - MR. ANTIBIOTIC, TEAR DOWN THIS (CELL) WALL

18 - HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT

19 - MORE BARK THAN BITE

20 - CUTTING IT CLOSE

Image Credits

Index

Back Cover.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-68140-615-2