ERIC Number: EJ1400896
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-1470-8175
EISSN: EISSN-1539-3429
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Introducing High School Biology Students to Biochemistry with a Short, Content-Oriented Module
Harrold, Archer; Cruikshank, Allison; Penas, Bryan; Roston, Rebecca L.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, v51 n6 p685-690 2023
Many STEM disciplines are underrepresented to High School students. This is problematic as many students' decisions for college are shaped by their experiences and achievements in high school. Short content-oriented modules have been shown to encourage science identity and otherwise benefit the students' learning. Following the ASBMB's outreach protocol, we developed a short content-oriented module aimed at a high school biology classroom. Students interacted with 3D models of DNA and transcription factors while exploring structure-function relationships and introductory biochemistry topics. The high school teacher was impressed with the students' response to the module, specifically the ease with which students learned, their enthusiasm, and their recall of the experience. We provide all materials necessary to use this module, including student worksheet and printable model coordinates. We encourage both high school instructors and professional biochemists to consider similar module using physical models.
Descriptors: High School Students, Biology, Biochemistry, Units of Study, Instructional Materials, Worksheets, Models
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE); National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) (USDA)
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 1625804; NEB30131
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