Introducing High School Biology Students to Biochemistry with a Short, Content-Oriented Module

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...

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Published in:Biochemistry and molecular biology education 2023-11, Vol.51 (6), p.685-690
Main Authors: Harrold, Archer, Cruikshank, Allison, Penas, Bryan, Roston, Rebecca L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biochemistry
Biology
Curriculum
High School Students
Humans
Instructional Materials
Learning
Schools
Structure-function relationships
Students
Transcription factors
Units of Study
Universities
Worksheets
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1470-8175
1539-3429
DOI:10.1002/bmb.21782