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ITINERARY

BIOECONOMY

Intended for students in the 9th year of Elementary School and the 3rd year of High School

This itinerary aims to enable students to develop technical skills in biotechnology and bioeconomy, through the creation of innovative bioproducts from renewable sources.

ABOUT THE ITINERARY

Scientific Research

Through practical and interdisciplinary activities, students are encouraged to develop technical and socio-emotional skills, fostering the creation of innovative and sustainable solutions for contemporary challenges related to the bioeconomy, biotechnology and new bioproducts.

One of the essential stages of the project is the creation of innovative bioproducts from biodiversity, such as bioplastics from organic waste or biofuels from renewable sources.

Students are encouraged to develop a detailed business plan, including market analysis, marketing and sales plan, and financial plan, fostering entrepreneurial skills and understanding of the regenerative economy.

Environmental Creativity

Sociocultural Mediation

Environmental Entrepreneurship

RESOURCES
NECESSARY

Computers and tablets for research

Internet access for researching information, academic articles and case studies

Presentation software like PowerPoint or Google Slides

Report writing and presentation creation

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METHODOLOGY

Using Project-Based Learning (PBL), students will work on real and meaningful projects, developing both technical and socio-emotional skills. Interdisciplinarity will be promoted by the integration of different areas of knowledge, providing a holistic view of the bioeconomy. Assessment will be continuous, with constant feedback and self-assessment by students.

BIOLOGY

PHYSICAL

CHEMICAL

MATHEMATICS

SOCIAL SCIENCES

HOW TO RUN

The execution of this itinerary takes place in four phases.

Check out each of the steps below:

BIOTECHNOLOGY IN PRACTICE

This stage involves working on the principles of biotechnology applied to agriculture, health and industry. Students will learn about genetic manipulation, fermentation and biofuel production techniques.

Practical activities include laboratory experiments on fermentation and cultivation of microorganisms, case studies on the application of biotechnology in different sectors, and also the creation of a blog to share discoveries and innovations.

In this itinerary, bioprospecting plays a central role in exploring biological resources to develop new bioproducts. Students will be introduced to the methods and ethics of bioprospecting, learning to identify potential sources of biomolecules and organisms with unique properties. Through practical and theoretical activities, they will investigate local ecosystems in search of promising bioactives, promoting both biodiversity conservation and the sustainable economic potential of these resources.

Check out our selection of materials to be worked with in phase 2:

INTRODUCTION TO CONTENT

It is important to introduce students to the concepts of bioeconomy and biotechnology, green biotechnology, bioprospecting, with an emphasis on the importance of sustainability and innovation, and to present examples of bioproducts and their practical applications.

Address the legal issue of access to biodiversity products, focusing on Law No. 13,123, of May 20, 2015, known as the Biodiversity Law, which establishes the guidelines for access to genetic heritage and associated traditional knowledge, as well as for the sharing of benefits derived from its use.

Also to the legislation that regulates patents, specifically Law No. 9,279, of May 14, 1996, known as the Industrial Property Law (LPI) which defines the rights and obligations relating to industrial property, including patents, trademarks, industrial designs and geographical indications, among others.

Activities in this first phase include reading and discussing scientific articles and news about the bioeconomy, virtual or in-person visits to biotechnology laboratories and seminars with professionals in the field.

We have put together some additional content to help you work on this first phase with your students:

BUSINESS PLAN

To carry out phase 3, students will be divided into groups to create bioproducts from biodiversity, where each of them must develop a business plan for their project.

The plan must contain the following items in its structure: executive summary, company description, market analysis, product, marketing and sales plan, operational plan, SWOT analysis and financial plan.

Students will be required to consult case studies of successful products, create a schedule of activities and define the necessary resources (human, material, financial).

This activity promotes entrepreneurial skills and understanding of the regenerative economy, encouraging critical thinking and the application of theoretical concepts to real-world situations.

During this stage, students face real-world challenges, learning to solve problems and think critically about the viability and sustainability of their innovations. They will conduct environmental impact assessments to ensure that their products are not only effective but also environmentally friendly.

This practical and entrepreneurial approach reinforces their understanding of how the bioeconomy can be applied in the marketplace, encouraging them to consider future careers in biotechnology and sustainability.

PRESENTATION OF BIOPRODUCTS

At the end of the project, students present their bioproducts at the school’s Science Fair. During the event, students not only showcase their deep understanding of bioeconomy and biotechnology, but also hone their presentation and communication skills by interacting with teachers, peers, and guests.

The Science Fair not only celebrates your academic achievements, but also represents an ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation for a brighter future.

PROGRAM CONTENT

Spelling

Scoring

Types of texts (descriptive, narrative, dissertative)

DNA manipulation technologies - biotechnology

DNA transfer technology (restriction enzymes, vectors, molecular cloning)

Bioeconomy

Financial education and entrepreneurship

Scientific research (definition of the problem situation, object of research, justification, elaboration of the hypothesis, literature review, experimentation and simulation, data collection and analysis, accuracy of measurements, elaboration of graphs and tables, argumentative discussion, construction and presentation of conclusions)

Reading and interpretation of topics related to Natural Sciences, using reliable sources

Startups, individual microentrepreneurs and new ways of doing business

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