Genentech has collected an outstanding group of high school
level unit/activity plans for a wide range of biology-related topics, from genetics
to environmental science. Some are also interdisciplinary in nature and suitable
for gifted curricula. The teachers who wrote them have included specific advice
for implementation. Many ideas are adaptable for middle school or special ed,
while more are also suitable for AP or honors level classes.
The plans emphasize authentic assessment methods which could
be substituted for traditional tests/exams. While some are short-term, others
include ideas for structuring long-term units or entire years of study around
these projects or themes. We have listed the lessons below, grouped by topic
for easier reference. All links are directly to Genentech's site. Genentech
specifies that these materials may be reprinted only for educational and classroom
use.
