Grades
4-6
Design-a-synbio-solution
A capstone design challenge: students pick a real problem, combine biological "parts" (a chassis + a sensor + an output), and pitch their own engineered organism, running the same design–build–test–learn cycle as a real iGEM team. Reusable printed card decks; near-zero cost.
What students do
- Pick a real problem, such as dirty water, plastic waste, or disease
- Combine biological parts: a chassis + a sensor + an output
- Sketch and pitch their own engineered organism
What you'll need
Printed parts-card and problem-card decks and a design worksheet. About $2-5 a class.
Full quantities and costs are in the materials & cost sheet.
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