Give your class a chance to show what they know. In the last installment of a seven-part series, pupils summarize and review what they have learned in the series. They present their solutions for creating a biosensor to detect cancer genes in the form of a poster.

Concepts

cancer, genes, refraction, biomedical engineering, scientific research, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have a contest to see which group creates the best poster

Classroom Considerations

• Resource gives alignments for NGSS and Tennessee state standards; be sure to consult your own local and state standards for alignments
• Activity requires a method for learners to obtain graphics, such as magazine cut-outs or print-outs from Internet sites

Pros

• Includes reproducible worksheet with poster requirements and rubric
• Teacher guide contains a set of investigating questions to use as discussion

Cons

• No new information or learning requirements