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Paper Diagnostics

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Subject: Biology, General Science, Science and Society, Tools and Technology

Audience: Middle School, High School

This a cross-disciplinary  chemistry and social and ethical issues lesson that is tied to a new and promising inexpensive form of diagnostics called paper diagnostics.  The issue discussed focuses on HIV Aids.

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PDF icon Teacher Preparation Guide
PDF icon Next Generation Science Standards for this lesson
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George Whitesides video used in lesson
Video from the NY Times