LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Science — Grade 8

Goal 7: The learner will conduct investigations, use models, simulations, and appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of microbiology.

Objective 7.05. Investigate aspects of biotechnology including:

  • Specific genetic information available.
  • Careers.
  • Economic benefits to North Carolina.
  • Ethical issues.
  • Impact for agriculture.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Biomanufacturing: An inquiry lesson in growing cells
In this lesson, students are introduced to the biomanufacturing industry. To understand the intricacy of biomanufacturing pharmaceuticals, students will complete a cell growth activity. They will grow yogurt bacteria in milk media to try to produce lactic acid and adjust variables to try to optimize cell growth and the amount of product produced.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Science)
By Cinnamon Frame.

Resources on the web

Phage comeback
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how the overprescription and misuse of antibiotics has fueled the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. (Learn more)
Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 8 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science