My students are from varying backgrounds and educational aspirations. I have some which receive special education services for social or emotional challenges and others with learning disabilities. Among my current students, there are over 14 languages spoken in their homes, 3 of which have extremely limited English skills and require translation support from either an aide or student helpers. Some have aspirations to go to college and become a doctor, and others are just trying to graduate from high school. Inspiring and engaging them all is a constant goal.
My Project
With all of the PCR testing for COVID happening around the country and world, I'm sure students are wondering, "What is PCR and how does it work?"
Students will use state of the art biotech equipment such as a centrifuge, PCR system, micropipettes, and fluorescent viewers to create and view glowing bacteria that they have engineered.
This lab kit and lab equipment will allow students to amplify the DNA of a non-glowing bacteria, add a gene sequence using a plasmid, and transform the bacteria into bacteria that GLOW! I can't wait to see this in person and to share it with my students. Since I graduated college before this equipment was readily available, I too am going to be doing these experiments for the first time.
The equipment from Mini-One is an industry standard for materials that are sturdy and kits which are easy to use. I'm so grateful that there are donors like you that are willing and able to help me provide these amazing opportunities to my students.
More than a third 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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