Station 1- Part A Directions:

Biotechnology:

Station 1- Part A

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3. Draw a picture of something that you think represents the new word

Biotechnology

Definition: Industrial use of living organisms, or parts of

Station 2- Part A

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3. Draw a picture of something that you think represents the new word

Ethics

Station 3- Part A

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3. Draw a picture of something that you think represents the new word

Genetic Engineering

(Modification)

Definition: Using biotechnology to change the genetic

Station 4- Part A

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3. Draw a picture of something that you think represents the new word

Human Trial

Definition: Sets of tests in medical research and drug

development done on humans that gather safety and

Station 5- Part A

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3. Draw a picture of something that you think represents the new word

Cell Culture

Definition: The complex process by which cells are grown

Station 6- Part A

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3. Draw a picture of something that you think represents the new word

Computer Modeling

Definition: Using a computer to “model” situations to see

Station 7- Part A

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3. Draw a picture of something that you think represents the new word

Animal Models

Definition: A living, non-human animal used to research a

human disease, for the purpose of better understanding the

disease without the risk of harming a human being during the

Station 8- Part A

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3. Draw a picture of something that you think represents the new word

Agriculture

Definition: The science and practice of farming; includes

Station 1- Part B

Biotechnology

Directions:

1. Read the following information about different jobs in the field of microbiology.

2. Write the job titles on your paper in order from the job you are most interested in to the job you are least interested in (# 1 is the most interested).

Biotechnology Job Descriptions

 Agricultural Engineer- Uses engineering technology and biological science to solve agricultural problems that are concerned with machinery, conservation and processing of products

 Biomedical Engineer- Combines engineering, biology and biomechanical science. They design, develop and evaluate healthy systems. They also create artificial organs and prostheses.

 Marine Biologist- Studies aquatic organisms (organisms that live in water). They study their behaviors and their interactions with the environment.

 Zoologist- These are life scientists that study animals, observing them in the laboratory and in their natural habitat.

 Microbiologist- These scientists study living organisms that are invisible to the naked eye, such as bacteria and fungi. Although viruses are nonliving, they are also studied by microbiologists.

 Animal Behaviorist- Studies the behaviors and everything an animal does. They study everything from single-celled organisms, invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.

 Genetic Counselor- Act as liaisons between doctors and patients. They are often consulted in many different situations: Before conception, during pregnancy, after birth, childhood and adulthood. They are consulted to discuss the possibility of or symptoms of a genetic disorder.

Station 2- Part B

Ethics

Directions:

1. Read the following situations encountered in the field of biotechnology. 2. Record a short reflection on your paper for each that states your ethical opinion.

Situation 1: Biotechnology uses science to alter the characteristics of particular breeds

of animals. For example, Boiler Chickens are bred to grow very quickly to supply a lot of food for people to eat, however this also causes their bodies to grow faster than their legs.

Situation 2: New life-saving medicines have to first be tested on animals to ensure that

Situation 3: Foods, such as corn, soybeans, squash and potatoes have been genetically

modified (changed) to be more resistant to pests and viruses, have a higher nutritional value and a longer shelf life.

Station 3- Part B

Genetic Engineering

(Modification)

Directions:

1. Observe the pictures below. Within each picture pair, decide which picture is BEFORE genetic modification and which picture is AFTER genetic modification.

2. On your paper, put a circle around the letter that represents the BEFORE picture and put a square around the letter that represents the AFTER picture.

Station 4- Part B

Human Trial

Directions:

1. Read the background information and description for the two human clinical trials below.

2. Decide if you would volunteer to be a part of the human trials. On your paper, give an explanation for your answer.

Human Clinical Trial 1: Fatigue in Healthy Individuals

Background: People with many different diseases have symptoms of fatigue, which is a general sense of tiredness; however, the causes are not fully understood. Fatigue symptoms may be related to a person s level of fitness, health, and blood chemistries.

Description: Participants will visit the trial center two times. At the first visit, the participants will take the following tests: A psychiatric interview, a drug test, a physical fitness test and a stress hormone level test. At the second visit, participants will again take a stress-hormone test but will also have their blood drawn four times. Before each visit, the participant must not eat or drink for 24 hours. The participant would receive a small amount of money for being part of the study.

Human Clinical Trail 2: How Does the Human Body Respond to Different Diets?

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Pair 2: Tomato

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Pair 4: Mouse

Background: Popular weight loss plans often restrict carbohydrates or fat. Research shows that very-low-carbohydrate diets lead to greater weight loss than low-fat diets. Researchers want to know if eating fewer carbohydrates changes the number of calories the body uses.

Description: Participants will visit the trial center three times. At the first visit, participants will go over their medical history, have a physical exam and have their blood drawn. Participants will eat food provided at the visit. For the week before the second visit, participants will wear physical activity monitors each day. They will eat all their meals from a special diet that will be provided to them. At the second visit, they will answer questions and bike for 60 minutes. For the following week, the participant will have to visit the clinic each day for that day’s meals. They will not eat or drink anything else besides water. Lastly, participants will then stay at the clinic for eight weeks. They cannot leave but may have visitors. While at the clinic, participants will wear physical activity monitors, bike daily, and follow different diets. They will be weighed and X-rayed each day. They will also spend several days in a monitored room to test oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.

Station 5- Part B

Cell Culture

Directions:

1. Observe the pictures of cell cultures below.

2. Of the science laboratory tools set out and labeled at this station, identify which tools you think are used to make a cell culture.

Labels to be used at Station 5B

Beaker

Straw

Magnifying Glass

Stopwatch

Thermometer

Scale

Tongs

Ruler

Tweezers

Station 6- Part B

Computer Modeling

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2. After reading the scenario, list one positive thing and one negative thing about using computer models in biotechnology.

Real-World Scenario: Students who are in medical school learning to be surgeons must

perform a complete dissection of the human body. Before dissecting a real human body, medical students perform a virtual dissection simulation using a computer. This computer model replicates a real human body and how the body would react to

Station 7- Part B

Animal Models

Directions:

1. Below is a list of animals that are commonly used as animal models. Also listed is the topic that the animal is used to research.

2. The names of the animals are already listed on your paper. Fill in the topic that each animal is used to research.

List of Animals Commonly Used as Animal Models:

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Dogs – Heart and lung research

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Cats- Cancer research

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Chimpanzees- Vaccine testing

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Rabbits- Toxicity and safety of medical devices

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Guinea Pigs and Hamsters- Drug addiction research

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Mice and Rats- Vaccine and drug research and testing

Station 8- Part B

Agriculture

1. Read “A Look at North Carolina Agriculture”. Think about the ways agriculture is used to support our state.