Biotechnology:Vocabulary Stations

Station 1- Part ADirections:

1. Record the definition of the following vocabulary word onto your paper2. Write an original sentence that uses the new vocabulary word

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

Biotechnology

Definition: Industrial use of living organisms, or parts of living organisms, to produce foods, drugs, or other products

Station 2- Part ADirections:

1. Record the definition of the following vocabulary word onto your paper2. Write an original sentence that uses the new vocabulary word

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

Ethics

Definition: The moral principles of an individual

Station 3- Part ADirections:

1. Record the definition of the following vocabulary word onto your paper2. Write an original sentence that uses the new vocabulary word

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

Genetic Engineering

(Modification)

Definition: Using biotechnology to change the genetic makeup of an organism

Station 4- Part ADirections:

1. Record the definition of the following vocabulary word onto your paper2. Write an original sentence that uses the new vocabulary word

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

Human TrialDefinition: Sets of tests in medical research and drug

development done on humans that gather safety and effectiveness (how well it works) data for health interventions

Station 5- Part ADirections:

1. Record the definition of the following vocabulary word onto your paper2. Write an original sentence that uses the new vocabulary word

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

Cell Culture

Definition: The complex process by which cells are grown under controlled conditions, generally outside of their

natural environment

Station 6- Part ADirections:

1. Record the definition of the following vocabulary word onto your paper2. Write an original sentence that uses the new vocabulary word

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

Computer Modeling

Definition: Using a computer to “model” situations to see how likely they are to work out if you do different things; using a computer to change things and see what happens

Station 7- Part ADirections:

1. Record the definition of the following vocabulary word onto your paper2. Write an original sentence that uses the new vocabulary word

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 process

Station 8- Part ADirections:

1. Record the definition of the following vocabulary word onto your paper2. Write an original sentence that uses the new vocabulary word

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

Agriculture

Definition: The science and practice of farming; includes growing crops and raising animals to provide food, wool and

other products

Station 1- Part B

BiotechnologyDirections:

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. Entomologist- These scientists study insects. Their job includes the study of classification, distribution, physiology, behavior,

ecology and population dynamics of insects. 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

EthicsDirections:

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 they are safe and effective for humans to use.

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 TrialDirections:

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

A B

D

Pair 2: Tomato

C G

Pair 3: Chicken

H

Pair 4: Mouse

E

Pair 1: Corn

F

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?

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 CultureDirections:

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. 3. Circle the names of those tools on your paper.

Labels to be used at Station 5B

Petri Dish Pipette

Beaker

Straw

Magnifying Glass

Stopwatch

Thermometer

Scale

Tongs

Ruler

TweezersGraduated Cylinder

Station 6- Part B

Computer Modeling

Directions:

1. Read the real-world scenario below.

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 surgery.

Station 7- Part B

Animal ModelsDirections:

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:

Dogs – Heart and lung research Cats- Cancer research Chimpanzees- Vaccine testing Rabbits- Toxicity and safety of medical devices Guinea Pigs and Hamsters- Drug addiction research Mice and Rats- Vaccine and drug research and testing Birds- Research on organ development and deformity

Station 8- Part B

AgricultureDirections:

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

2. On your paper, record one NEW fact that you learned from each section of the text. These should be facts that you did not know before you visited this station.