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Handout
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Biotechnology

For Students 9th - 10th
Students read through a complete, interactive lesson on biotechnology. An activity at the end allows students to research and present arguments for or against statements about the ethics of gene therapy and gene manipulation.
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Handout
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Apbi: Beating Bacteria

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete learning module on beating bacteria. Students read about how scientists fight bacteria, play a slide presentation about medicine research and development, watch an animation on antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and then answer...
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Unit Plan
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth look at the technology involved in the pharmaceutical industry. Students work through interactive learning material, answering review questions along the way.
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Ethical Issues in Pharmacogenetics

For Students 9th - 10th
Pharmacogenetics allows for a more personalized drug to folks who need to take certain types of medicine in response to how human genes react. The study does not come without ethical questions such as medical privacy and unequal...