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Enrichment Opportunities in STEM at JPCI

I am Nicole Anthony

Senior Science Teacher Science & SMR (Science, Math & Robotics)

Hello!

Courses Offered

Science

General Science Strands Grade 9 & 10 ◉ Biology ◉ Chemistry ◉ Earth & Space Science ◉ Physics We offer junior and senior courses in science Senior Science Core Subjects Grade 11 & 12 ◉ Biology ◉ Physics ◉ Chemistry

Biotechnology

Specialization & Enrichment in STEM

Grade 12 Interdisciplinary Studies in Biotechnology

Research & Laboratory Skills Business & Regulatory Principles Technology & Ethics Career Connections

Past

Theory & Foundations of Biotechnology

Present

Processes & Methods of Research

Future

Implementation, Evaluation, Impact & Consequences

Units of Study

Hands-on Learning - 40+ hours of laboratory experience Biotechnoloy Lab Topics:

◉ Forensics (CSI) ◉ Renewable Energy (biofuels) ◉ Disease Diagnosis (cancer gene detection) ◉ Food Science (cheese-making) ◉ Conservation (DNA fingerprinting) ◉ Citizen Science (food market fraud) ◉ Personal Genotyping

Polymerase Chain Reaction

Extract, Amplify, Visualize and Analyze DNA

Links & Extensions to High School Curriculum Interdisciplinary Pedagogy:

◉ Ethics & Politics ◉ Business & Regulations ◉ Molecular Biochemistry & Genetics ◉ Bioinformatics (data analysis) ◉ Essential Research Skills ◉ Science Communication ◉ Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity in STEM Fields ◉ Access to Cutting Edge Lab Technologies

Community Outreach - Skills Challenge

Future Directions

Increase enrollment (especially female students)

DNA Sequencer (wish list)

International Women’s Day

Any questions ?

You can find me at ◉ nicole.anthony@tdsb.on.ca

Thanks!