Methods like PCR and gel electrophoresis are undoubtedly the backbone of biology. Despite this, they can be initially difficult concepts for students to understand. One of the leading causes of this is the theory-based education system.
Passive learning methods have repeatedly proven themselves to be ineffective when it comes to teaching molecular biology methods. It is an indisputable fact that students learn better by practicing the concepts, especially at high school level. Although theory-based teaching methods may be considered appropriate for some courses, they only make the job more difficult when it comes to biology.
This is where a biology education revolutionizing tool steps in – Bento Lab!
Bento Lab is a multifunctional DNA analysis laboratory. This revolutionary device makes it possible to perform basic biology experiments such as DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, microcentrifugation, and PCR in a single device.
Why use Bento Lab for Biology Classes?
Bento Lab can increase students’ enthusiasm to learn and improve the quality of education in institutions by bringing an experimental and innovative approach to classrooms, rather than limiting biology classes to theory.
By enabling students to practice biology methods commonly used in industry and academia in their mini-labs, Bento Lab helps them develop their scientific skills and prepare for higher education.
4 Reasons to Use Bento Lab in Biology Education
Bento Lab is the perfect tool for teaching biology in schools.
- Compact and portable, it can be easily transported and set up in any classroom environment.
- Designed with simplicity in mind, it is completely user-friendly – easy to use by teachers and students.
- It is a comprehensive tool, including DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and microcentrifugation in one instrument.
- Bento Lab arouses interest in students, encourages their participation, and provides a better understanding of biological concepts.
With Bento Lab, students can learn science interactively by putting theoretical knowledge directly into practice, improve their problem-solving skills through hands-on experiments, and be ready for higher education years earlier, especially in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields.
Bento Lab in the Classroom
At King Solomon Academy in London, students got to experiment with Bento Lab while studying DNA. When Bento Lab was used in the classroom, a clear difference was observed by the staff.
“Devices like centrifuges, PCR machines, and gel electrophoresis are technologies that are individually very expensive and difficult for schools to access. So it’s great that this device has come along. It’s really simple for children to use and they can use it independently, which is actually what we want to see,” comments Ian Bowkett, a science technician at the King Solomon Academy. “It’s a great way for them to understand what the process involves.”
Bento Lab is committed to making a difference in society and tackling one of the most important problems in the advancement of science: accessibility.
Educational inequality remains a huge problem worldwide. Over time, technologies like Bento Lab can reduce this by giving students access to these methods early in their education.
If you want to make a difference with Bento Lab in your organization, book an appointment or contact us today!