2013 BIOTECHNOLOGY

WORKSHOP presents:

Molecules Matter !
A collection of interactive lesson plans that address
content, bioethics, and inquiry while capturing student
interest. Each activity is applicable/ adaptable to
introductory biology through Advanced Placement
Biology. Activities are chosen for their level of interest,
relevance, level of inquiry, cost and usability in the high
school classroom.

Tuesday, November 26
th

(8 am 3 pm)


Heim Science Hall
Lycoming College,
Williamsport, PA

$20 Registration fee
Workshop registration is limited, apply today!




A GREAT Value for all school districts
involved:

All participants will:
Work in four laboratory sessions as described

All participants will receive:
AM and PM refreshments!
Free lunch!
B-hemoglobin activity and maps from 3D (value:
$60) Molecular Designs!
Materials for 3 labs based on amylase!
2 Science Take Out Lesson plans (value -$10-$15
each funded by Science Take Out)!
Certificate for 6 contact hours of professional
development!
A chance to win science door prizes from your
favorite companies such as Flinn, 3D Molecular
Design, Wards, Educational Innovations, National
Association of Biology Teachers, Holt MacDougal
and more!
Goodies from our yearly freebie table (lots of free
and usable stuff as always!!!)
Time networking and exchanging ideas with
colleagues from different school districtswho can
put a price on this?!?




Session Descriptions


Margaret Franzen from 3D Molecular Designs
Margaret is back!!
Let's Get Helical: Exploring DNA Structure/Function with Interactive Physical
Models
DNA can be viewed as either a macromolecule or as a source of genetic
information. Participants explore both features with an interactive DNA
model and a paper bioinformatics exercise focusing on the beta subunit of
hemoglobin. Participants identify the point mutation that leads to sickle cell
disease and explore the regulation of expression of fetal and adult
hemoglobin. These activities allow students to discover concepts, then learn
terminology in an approach that really sticks! You will take home the
materials necessary to do this activity with your students in your classroom.

Montoursville Science National Honor Society
In this Science Take Out Module, create a model to illustrate cell
communication. Then, they apply this model to understanding cell
communication involved in regulating blood sugar level and in nerve cell
action. You will take home the lesson plan for this activity.

Montoursville Science National Honor Society

In this Science Take Out Module, research how can genetic engineering be
used to help a child who is not growing normally. You will conduct
simulated tests to determine what is causing the childs slow growth. Then
model how genetic engineering could be used to create bacteria that
produce human growth hormone. You will take home the lesson plan for
this activity.

Montoursville Science National Honor Society

In this rich and relevant lab activity from Modern Bio, you will determine
the presence of amylase (thats right, you will be working with spit!) in
different organisms from different kingdoms and then use the amino acid
sequences from each organism to build a phylogenetic tree. You will take
home the kit that will enable you to do all THREE lab activities associated
with this kit!





Special Thanks and LOTS OF LOVE to..
Mark Temons for establishing and
continuing to help in the organization of this
workshop.

AND

Lycoming College for continuing to
host us!

For Map quest or your GPS.
500 Mulberry Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
Or visit
http://www.lycoming.edu/admissions/ourCampus/di
rectionsToCampus.aspx
Do you need hotel recommendations? Just ask!





REGISTRATION

Your Name______________________________________________

Your School______________________________________________

School Mailing Address ____________________________________

City ________________________State______Zip Code __________

Your email address ________________________________________


Send $20 Registration fee payable to:

Montoursville School District, Science National Honor Society

c/o Karen Avery
Montoursville High School
100 North Arch Street
Montoursville, PA 17754

Questions?

Dr. Edward Gabriel, Lycoming College
Gabriel@lycoming.edu
570-321-4191

Or

Mrs. Karen Avery
Montoursville High School
kavery@montoursville.k12.pa.us