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Students often think of science as a mysterious and exclusive process practiced only by geniuses with million dollar labs. By training students in the skills of professional microbiologists, it allows for a greater sense of confidence in their ability to "do" science. In addition to its professionalizing aims, these materials were specifically chosen to support success on our state exam, the Pennsylvania Biology Keystones. By isolating DNA, using restriction enzymes to digest it into smaller fragments, and analyzing the results on gel electrophoresis, we can give students a hands-on experience relating DNA and genes to organism function [BIO.B.1.2.2], enzyme activity in biological systems [BIO.A.2.3.1], and how DNA acts as a universal genetic code [BIO.B.3.2.1]. For students who are still developing their ability to express themselves in English, performing successful hands-on labs in a collaborative environment gives them an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding while increasing their need to use scientific language in context. Not only does this project expose students to biological skills and content information, it supports NGSS science and engineering practices found across all disciplines, including planning and carrying out investigations, as well as analyzing and interpreting data.

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Students often think of science as a mysterious and exclusive process practiced only by geniuses with million dollar labs. By training students in the skills of professional microbiologists, it allows for a greater sense of confidence in their ability to "do" science. In addition to its professionalizing aims, these materials were specifically chosen to support success on our state exam, the Pennsylvania Biology Keystones. By isolating DNA, using restriction enzymes to digest it into smaller fragments, and analyzing the results on gel electrophoresis, we can give students a hands-on experience relating DNA and genes to organism function [BIO.B.1.2.2], enzyme activity in biological systems [BIO.A.2.3.1], and how DNA acts as a universal genetic code [BIO.B.3.2.1]. For students who are still developing their ability to express themselves in English, performing successful hands-on labs in a collaborative environment gives them an opportunity to demonstrate their understanding while increasing their need to use scientific language in context. Not only does this project expose students to biological skills and content information, it supports NGSS science and engineering practices found across all disciplines, including planning and carrying out investigations, as well as analyzing and interpreting data.

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