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Dr. Hanono from Chula Vista, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Biotech in the Classroom: Taking the Science Outside the Lab

My students need copies of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks to learn about the history of biotech, bioethics, and HeLa cells.

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Hanono's classroom raised $481

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My Students

The students in my biotechnology class are learning skills to work in a laboratory setting. Almost every class is a lab day, but students forget that there is more to being a scientist than lab experiments. HeLa cells transformed biomedical research and their story takes the science outside the lab.

Our school is in one of the largest public secondary school districts in the state, and we are one of the largest schools in the district with more than 3,000 students, where many are classified as minority or socioeconomically disadvantaged.

In recent years, the size of our student body has increased dramatically, but the laboratory resources available have not kept up with the increasing size of the school. These books will be used in a dedicated biotechnology course that is now in its third year to expand the science experience of my students beyond the classroom. I have a diverse group of students with varying skills, but all are eager learners and hard workers. For many of these students this is their third or fourth year of science, and for some this class is their second science course this year. My biotechnology students are smart and energetic; they are clearly open to new experiences, and like to be challenged.

My Project

My students are learning techniques used in labs around the world. To give them this experience, most days in the class involve some sort of lab activities. However, being a good scientist is not just what you do in the lab, it is also much more. Every scientist stands on the shoulders of the scientists and others in the field that came before them. HeLa cells revolutionized the field of biotechnology, but the way they were obtained and used posed quite a few ethical dilemmas. This book tells the story of the cells and how they changed the biotechnology field forever. It presents a case study in bioethics and the use of human subjects in science that is engaging and compelling. Importantly, the book also presents the idea that science does not exist in a vacuum, but is part of the society in which it is conducted. By reading and discussing the book, students will build a better idea of how science works, and learn about issues scientists face away from the lab bench.

Students tend to forget that science is more than just research and experiments.

The narrative in the book provides a perspective on how scientific research influences society, and how society and ethical issues influence science. Through the story of Henrietta Lacks and her cells, I hope that my students will think critically about the issues presented and broaden their idea of what it means to be a scientist.

Dr. Hanono Eastlake High School Grades 9-12

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Half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks • AKJ Books $9.50 36 $342.00

Materials cost

$342.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$408.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.07

Total project goal

$480.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $480.49

7 Donors

-$371.53

Donations toward project cost

-$328.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.01

Matching donations from our partners

-$94.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$79.90

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.96

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 $0.00

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