pgEd's Dana Waring is looking forward to returning to Bar Harbor, Maine for the second year of the Teaching the Genome Generation course for high school STEM teachers at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. This hands-on course will focus on modern Genomic Biology and will cover 1) Molecular Biology Techniques in the Laboratory, 2) Use of Bioinformatics and Genome Databases, and 3) […]
High school students are among the first generation that will have unprecedented access to information about their DNA. How can we prepare students to make informed choices for themselves and for society? We will explore how genetics intersects with issues of social justice, and as genetic technologies become more widespread, how our society can ensure that education […]
pgEd is excited to present two sessions at the upcoming Massachusetts Association of Science Teachers Conference on Friday, November 4th, and participate in the Share-A-Thon to reach even more educators. Lauren and Johnny will present our lesson Introduction to Personal Genetics on Friday morning, and Reproduction and Genetics that afternoon. Please come to our sessions, […]
Join pgEd for an engaging workshop for educators that will explore issues of genetics and social justice. How does genetics intersect with issues of social justice? As genetic technologies become more widespread, how can our society ensure that education about and access to this information is available to all people? Social studies, biology, humanities, health, law, […]
Join us! This one-day interdisciplinary workshop will explore issues of social justice and the ethical, legal and social implications of genetics. Attendees will learn cutting-edge, engaging content and participate in activities that model classroom lessons for students. Participants will receive free pgEd curriculum and join a community of educators who value thought-provoking content and activities. The workshop […]
Join us! This one-day interdisciplinary workshop will explore issues of social justice and the ethical, legal and social implications of genetics. Attendees will learn cutting-edge, engaging content and participate in activities that model classroom lessons for students. Participants will receive free pgEd curriculum and join a community of educators who value thought-provoking content and activities. The workshop […]
pgEd’s Dana Waring is looking forward to returning to Connecticut for the third year of the Teaching the Genome Generation course for high school STEM teachers, organized by the Jackson Laboratory. This hands-on course will focus on modern Genomic Biology and will cover 1) Molecular Biology Techniques in the Laboratory, 2) Use of Bioinformatics and Genome Databases, and 3) Social, Ethical, and Legal Topics in […]
pgEd is thrilled to hold our three-day Summer Institute: Genetics and Social Justice at Brockton High School in Brockton, MA. This interdisciplinary workshop will explore issues of social justice and the ethical, legal and social implications of genetics. We create interactive lessons that engage students in discussions about the potential benefits and implications of knowing more about […]
Join us! This interdisciplinary workshop will explore issues of social justice and the ethical, legal and social implications of genetics. Our interactive curriculum engages students in discussions about the potential benefits and implications of knowing more about your DNA, as well as ways in which they could be impacted. High school students are among the first generation that will have […]
pgEd is looking forward to sharing our lesson plans with Massachusetts science teachers at the annual MAST conference on November 2-3 in Boxborough. Stay tuned for details!
