Summer 2017 Biotech BootCamp Grades 9-10 (6145)

This Boot Camp will expose students in grades 9-10 to the basic skills and techniques used in the biotechnology field. Students will learn how to use micropipets, vertical and horizontal electrophoresis, colorimeters, and spectrophotometers. Both DNA and proteins will be studied and techniques that are covered could be used  as a basis of a science fair project or school based research project.  They will also keep an industry standard laboratory research notebook.

Daily Schedue

The boot camp will begin at 9:00 AM daily in the Harmony Grove Lab in the Wentworth Education Center at the San Joaquin County Office of Education.  Students will be provided a lab coat to wear, safety glasses or goggles and a research notebook that they will be able to take home.  The day will end at 2:30 PM.

Lunch Break

There will be a 30-minute lunch break each day.  Lunch will be provided for the students by a local caterer. If your student has specific allergies or dietary restrictions, they can bring their own sack lunch, refrigeration is available.

What to Wear

Students should wear long pants and closed toed shoes each day since it is a lab setting.

What to Bring

Students should just bring themselves, but be prepared to have a sweater in case the air conditioning makes them a little chilly. 

Behavior issues/Safety

This is an enrichment activity and any behavior issues or safety violoations will result in immediate dismissal and removal from the course with no refunds provided.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Required docuements will be sent via email to the parent/guardian email listed above.  Each form will need to be filled out, signed, and brought to the first day of camp - July 18th.  Please arrive a few minutes early to process all paperwork.

IF YOUR STUDENT IS ON THE FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM IN YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT AND NEED FINANCIAL ASSITANCE TO ATTEND THIS CAMP, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

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