Genome+Sequencing+Experience



1- Carrie 2- Alicia 3- Jim 4- Deb/Lou Ann 5- Emily 6- Julie 7- Ken 8- Kasi 9- Keith 10- Alvin 11- Mark

Louann: This is what I love about RETmbw. As an older teacher, I haven't had as much experience with a lot of the newer and exciting technologies as some of the younger teachers. I was very happy to have the opportunity to see first-hand how PCR is done and to learn more about the process of gene sequencing. Where else would I get an opportunity to gain this kind of experience?

Emily: I thought this was a good experience. I was nice to do "real" science with higher technology than we could normally use in our classrooms. It is a good experience to have to be able to relay to our students, when discussing PCR, and the other activities involoved in genome sequencing.

Alvin - This was a good experience since I do not get to do this in my classroom. It was nice to get a sequence since nothing showed up in my test gel.

Jim: I really enjoyed this!! I've read about these things but I had never done some of them. It was really neat to isolate a bacterial colony and do all the steps necessary to identify it, based on its DNA sequence. Thanks for adding this activity to the workshop!

Carrie - Sometimes as teachers, we do not have the opportunity to complete true lab work. It was enjoyable to get back into a lab setting. I will take this experience back to my classroom and share this with my students.