2. What is Biotechnology? Biotechnology can be defined as the controlled and deliberate manipulation of biological systems (whether living cells or cell components) for the efficient manufacture or processing of useful products. Review this definition as a group and discuss your interpretation of its meaning. Provide a written explanation to present to the class.

3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm6_BBS_KE4

5. Micah:Xavier:Kendall: Biotech Site: Employee: Other info:

7. Assignment: Write a thank you letter to one of the students or scientists from the video. You must thank them for 2-3 things you learned about their career or their biotechnology facility. Also include one question you’d like to ask them. Length? At least one page! Remember to include all the parts of a formal letter!

8. Biotechnology Career Pathways: 1.Read the section describing the career your group has been assigned. 2.Write a description of this career in your science notebooks. 3.Create a poster highlighting the following information: Brief description of job title Work environment information Salary expectations Important high school classes to take Degree options Sample job titles At least one picture/drawing