STEM 540 Inquiry in the Life Sciences: From Micro to Macro

Challenges in the life sciences include ethical consideration in gene editing, impact of emerging diseases and personalized medicine. K-12 educators to develop their conceptual knowledge and understandings of these contemporary issues facing humanity. K-12 educators also develop an interdisciplinary STEM standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessments that emphasizes the life sciences to equip their students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the challenges and the ethical considerations in the life sciences as our technology advances.