curriculum

Animal and Plant Biotechnology (APB)

Course Description

APB is a specialization course in the CASE program of study that provides students with experiences in industry-appropriate applications of biotechnology related to plant and animal agriculture. Students are expected to become proficient at biotechnological skills involving micropipetting, bacterial cultures and transformations, electrophoresis, and polymerase chain reaction.

 

WHY TEACHERS LOVE APB  

"APB has empowered students to be highly independent thinkers and action-takers in agricultural science. During APB, they transition into highly motivated young scientists who are capable of using a variety of knowledge and skills to solve emerging world problems. APB students are more prepared for the rigors of post-secondary science education. " 

Aaron Geiman, Maryland

    Equipping Teachers

    • Specialization Level
    • Full year course
    • Inquiry and project based instructional practices
    • CASE Institute professional development

    Engaging Students

    • Complete a science research project
    • Record research and labs in a scientific notebook
    • Practice biotechnology lab techniques
    • Use science, math, and technology to solve industry-based problems
    • Demonstrate relevant personal and lab safety practices.

    Instructional Units

      • Introduction to Biotechnology
      • DNA Technologies
      • Proteins
      • Agricultural Biotechnology
      • Research Methods

       

      CASE Institute 

      Professional development events preparing teacher to implement full-year CASE courses. Institutes provide teachers the content and skills needed to use CASE curricula in their classroom. CASE Institutes range from five to eight days in a hybrid, in-person, or virtual format.

      Flexibility & Adaptability

      CASE provides a comprehensive professional development experience, in addition to a work-life balance so teachers can best educate their students. Course work is adaptable and customizable based on teacher preference to fit all geographies and communities.

       

      Contributions from MetLife, Inc. and the United Soybean Board, as part of the National FFA Foundation's special project, made the development of the CASE Animal and Plant Biotechnology course possible.

       

      MetLifeUSB

       

      CASE is an initiative of the National Council for Agricultural Education (The Council).

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