Project Title

Protein Model Project

Project Description

Students learn about the process of protein generation and the four levels of protein structure by creating models of proteins selected from the Protein Data Bank.

Learning Objectives

• “LO 4: Modeling Concepts- Students will create models to understand, describe and explain complex concepts.
• CTE LO 9: Bio-Molecular Technology- Identify and manipulate proteins.”

Subjects

• Engineering
• Art

Grade Levels

• 11th

“Proteins are incredibly complex molecules that are very important to our day-to-day lives. It was exciting to see students using professional-level resources like the Protein Data Bank and seeing their understanding of such a complex topic develop over time as their understanding of the layers of complexity of proteins deepen.” –  Mr. O’Mara