Amino Labs curriculum alignment
Curriculum Alignment & Standards
Amino Labs kits are designed for middle and high school life science, biotechnology, and chemistry classrooms. Use the downloads below to quickly document standards alignment for your school, district, or homeschool plan.
At a glance
Cells, microbiology, ecosystems & sustainability foundations (hands-on + virtual options).
Genetics & molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and real-world biotech applications.
Use the Zero to Genetic Engineering Hero lesson guides (MindFuel) for a sequenced classroom plan.
Looking for NGSS? Our kits support the NGSS life science goals teachers focus on most in middle and high school, from cells and cell function to heredity (DNA, inheritance, and gene expression), including MS-LS1 and HS-LS1 / HS-LS3 strands. Activities are designed to slot into existing biology units as hands-on investigations and discussions.
Download curriculum alignment documents
United States (TEKS + NGSS overview)
TEKS: Download a ready-to-share alignment PDF for common Bio/Chem standards.
NGSS: If you need a quick mapping for your district, contact us and tell us your course name + grade band.
Canada (Ontario + PEI + Alberta-ready lesson guides)
- Ontario Grades 11–12 (Amino Labs) – PDF
- Ontario Curriculum Connections (Zero to Genetic Engineering Hero Classroom Pack) – PDF
- Prince Edward Island Grades 4–12 – PDF
- Free Lesson Guides (MindFuel) – includes Alberta outcomes
Need another province? Send us your grade + unit title (or course code) and we’ll help you map it.
Not seeing your state, province, or district standard?
Email us your grade, course name/code, and the unit topic (e.g., Genetics, Microbiology, Ecosystems, Biochemistry, Sustainability). We’ll point you to the closest match or help you align quickly.
Looking for more third-party lesson examples? TeachEngineering has additional biotechnology lesson ideas you can adapt: Browse biotechnology lessons.
Quick FAQ
Can I run this without lab equipment?
Yes—no special lab is required. Beginner kits need little to no equipment, and many activities can be done on any wipe-clean surface. For popular kits like Canvas, you typically just need access to a microwave (incubator optional). Check each kit’s product page under What else is needed for specifics.
How long does each activity take?
Timelines vary by kit—often from about a day up to ~12 days—and many steps need to happen on consecutive days since microbes grow on their own schedule. Some kits include “timing hacks” to better fit school schedules—details are in the instruction manuals.
Are the organisms safe for classrooms?
Our kits use non-pathogenic organisms commonly used in science and classified as the lowest biosafety level (BSL-1 / Risk Group 1). Always follow the safety guidance in the manual; if anyone is immunocompromised, additional precautions may be needed. Local regulations may vary outside North America.