Current BatesConnect Learning Tools: “Powerpoint presentation/Slide deck”

A Cure to HIV Leads to a 3-Year Jail Sentence?

A Cure to HIV Leads to a 3-Year Jail Sentence?

This 15-minute slideshow describes how CRISPR-mediated genome-editing was used to modify the genomic DNA of two humans, as well as the role of bioethics in deciding whether this technique should (or should not) have been performed.

Genome Editing

Genome Editing

Reviews DNA, CRISPR, viruses, and how CRISPR can be used to fight viruses

The Ethics of Embryo Gene Editing

The Ethics of Embryo Gene Editing

This is a short presentation that describes the process of the CRISPR system and how it can be used for embryo gene editing.

CRISPR Gene Editing: Changing the Future of Science

CRISPR Gene Editing: Changing the Future of Science

Twelve-minute presentation explaining mechanisms and CRISPR gene editing and it’s applications. Reviews some examples of how it can be used and the advantages/disadvantages of such an advanced editing system (including review of ethics).

Gene Editing in Animals

Gene Editing in Animals

8-minute slideshow providing a brief background on CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing and some applications of it in animals

Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning

The executive functioning plan aims to teach students’ organizational skills such as time management using Google calendar or planner, organizational skills of school materials using Google Calendar or binders, and note-taking both handwritten notes and Google Docs.

Koala Care and Conservation

Koala Care and Conservation

This powerpoint (along with the two accompanying documents) teaches students about the dangers that face koalas in urban areas, and details an interactive activity to help the students learn and get engaged with the topic.

Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood

This presentation is a way for teachers to teach visual thinking strategies, and to utilize a peer-to-peer approach through a book reading and activities.

Don’t Yuck Someone’s Yum

This is an interactive activity that asks elementary children to share how to make a food that represents their culture. It is meant to facilitate multi-racial interactions. Along with a powerpoint, there is a 5.5 minute read-aloud and a 1.25 minute demonstration.

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