Middle School Teacher Workshop

Hugh A. Miller III, Ph. D.

15-16 June 2004

Workshop Concepts to be covered:

· Cell structure- emphasis on difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

· The types of DNA found in the cell- genomic vs organelles

· DNA structure and function

· Genetic code and protein structure

· DNA mutations and their effects

· Biotechnology

Standards from the Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards:

· Content Standard: 1. 0 Cell Structure and Function (7^th grade)

o 7.1.spi.1 recognize basic structures that most cells share (i.e., nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, ribosome, mitochondria, chloroplast, vacuole, lysosome).

o 7.1.spi.2 identify major cell organelles and their functions.

· Content Standard: 4.0 Heredity and Reproduction (8^th grade)

· Standard Number: 4.0 Genetics and Biotechnology (9^th grade)

o 8.4.spi.5 select models or illustrations that are representations of DNA.

o 8.4.spi.6 associate a change in a DNA molecule with a mutation.

o 4.1 investigate the structure and molecular composition of DNA and RNA.

o 4.6 investigate the causes and effects of mutations.

Additional Resources:

· The Dolan DNA Learning Center - Genes in Education.

· Education World® The Educator's Best Friend

· Human Genetic Variation

· Genetic Science Learning Center

· The Science Spot

· Biology Resources for Middle School Teachers

· Carolina Biological Supply Company

· EDVOTEK -- The Biotechnology Education Company

Created by Hugh A. Miller III, Ph. D.

Associate Professor, ETSU

E-mail: millerh@etsu.edu

Last updated: 6/14/2004