Integrating Concepts in Modern Molecular Biology into a High School Biology Curriculum

More so than any other science in the past several decades, Biology has seen an explosion of new information and monumental discoveries that have had a profound impact on much more than the science itself. Much of this has occurred at the molecular level. Many of these modern concepts, ideas, and technologies, as well as their historical context, can be easily understood and appreciated at the high school level. Moreover, it is argued here that the integration of this is critical for making biology relevant as a modern science. A contemporary high school biology curriculum should adequately reflect this newly acquired knowledge and how it has already has already begun to revolutionize medicine, agriculture, and the study of biology itself. This curriculum provides teachers with a detailed framework for integrating molecular biology into a high school biology curriculum. It is not intended to represent the curriculum for an entire academic year, but should be considered a significant component. In addition to examining key concepts and discoveries, it examines modern molecular techniques, their applications, and their relevance to science and beyond. It also provides several recommended labs and helpful protocols.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2003

Author dc:creator

• Parker, Timothy P.

Contributors dc:contributor

• White, Olivia
• Benjamin, Robert C.
• O'Donovan, Gerard A.

• Molecular biology -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
• curriculum integration
• science education
• molecular biology
• molecular techniques
• agriculture

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• Use restricted to UNT Community
• Copyright
• Parker, Timothy P.
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

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oclc: 53362808
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