Bring Hands-On Biotechnology to Your Classroom—No Lab Required!
Teaching biotech has never been easier! Whether you're new to the subject or an experienced educator, Amino Labs provides easy-to-use kits, free teaching resources, and professional development to help you introduce real-world biotechnology in an engaging way. Join thousands of educators already making science exciting for their students! In fact, Amino Labs experiments have a 98% success rate in the classroom, even with first-timers.
"I was new to biotechnology, and I needed a resource and labs that not only my students could do but that I could do with limited prior knowledge and skills in the biotechnology world. The guides and teaching kits make Amino Labs incredibly accessible and a great place to start. Once you learn a little more, then you can expand upon knowledge from the Amino Labs kits."
Wendy, Science Teacher, GA, USA
Getting Started is Easy
No expensive lab? No problem! Our biotech education tools are designed to make cutting-edge science accessible to every classroom, homeschooling environment, or science club.
🔬 No Experience Required – Step-by-step guides ensure you and your students feel confident.
🧪 Real-World Experiments – Teach biotech techniques used in research and industry.
🏫 Flexible for Any Classroom – Suitable for science classes, STEM programs, and CTE pathways.
💡 Hands-On Learning – Engaging projects that build critical thinking and lab skills.
"The student-led approach meant I spent less time prepping and more time actually teaching! The first-person video and simulation helped the students prepare for the lab, making everything much smoother.”
- Rick, High School Teacher, USA
Less Prep, More Discovery
Teaching biotechnology should be stress-free, engaging, and impactful—and you deserve tools that make that possible.
With student-led experiments, there’s little to no setup or cleanup required, so your students take ownership of the entire process, from start to finish. Unlike other kits that skip key steps, leaving students with gaps in their understanding, this approach ensures they gain real-world, applicable skills that they can confidently use in future science courses and careers.
New to teaching biotechnology? No problem! You can familiarize yourself with the materials before bringing them into your classroom:
✅ Try a hands-on Teacher Tester Kit to experience an experiment yourself.
✅ Use the Zero to Genetic Engineering Hero book as a simple, engaging guide to key biotech concepts.
Already teaching biotech? You’re all set! Just follow the protocols and enjoy a streamlined, modern approach that makes labs more efficient without sacrificing learning.
"We have been using several kits, and all work equally well, but the Engineer-it Kit surprise sparkle has the most wow factor. The students are particularly interested in the Engineer-it Kit sparkle surprise. They take the process very seriously."
-Mark, Secondary School Teacher, New Brunswick, Canada
The Best Biotech Kits, Ready for Your Students
Looking for the perfect starting point? These best-selling kits make it easy to teach biotechnology, from foundational concepts to advanced applications.
Beginner-Friendly Kits:
🧬 Engineer-it Kit – Introduce students to genetic engineering by turning bacteria into biotech factories with this bacterial transformation kit.
🎨 Bacteria Agar Art Kit – Combine creativity and science with living artwork.
🧪 DNA Extraction Kit – Let students extract real DNA using household materials.
Advanced Learning & Industry Techniques:
🛠 Gel Electrophoresis Kits – Teach students how DNA is analyzed in research and medicine.
🧬 Protein Extraction Kit – Explore how scientists design proteins for medicine and industry.
🌿 Bioplastics Kit – Investigate sustainable materials and biotech’s role in environmental solutions.
Free Teaching Resources & Lesson Plans
Get ready-to-use lesson plans, interactive tools, and experiment simulators to help students dive into biotechnology—at no cost!
✔ Simulated Biotech Experiments – Let students practice before working hands-on.
✔ Biotech Career Guides – Show students the exciting opportunities in biotech fields.
✔ Step-by-Step Lesson Plans – Aligned with CTE, STEM, and NGSS standards.
"Julie and Justin helped me set up a classroom lab through the professional development sessions. I use the book with each chapter in sequence, and I have used all the labs at one time or another. The virtual simulators are perfect for introducing students to what they will be doing in the labs." - Yan, Science Teacher, USA
Professional Development & Educator Support
We know that teaching a new subject can be overwhelming. That’s why we offer professional development and training sessions to help educators feel confident in the classroom.
👩🏫 Live & Virtual Teacher Training – Learn how to implement biotechnology in just an hour!
🎓 CTE Course Development Support – Build a full biotechnology curriculum for your school.
📞 One-on-One Support – Get help choosing the right kits and lesson plans.
"The indispensable textbook is a must-have for anyone interested in genetic engineering. I have used it both in my high school Synthetic Biology class and club. The experiments are well laid out, and I really appreciate the ‘Going Deeper’ material for those students with an insatiable curiosity and a drive to learn more. I highly recommend this book!"
-Ken, STEM teacher, Alberta, Canada
🔹 The Zero to Genetic Engineering Hero Journey
A Step-by-Step Pathway to Hands-On Biotechnology
From foundational concepts to real-world applications, the Zero to Genetic Engineering Hero Journey provides everything students need to explore and practice biotechnology—no prior experience required!
Through a scaffolded, hands-on learning approach, students will:
🧬 Understand DNA & Genetic Engineering – Learn how DNA functions and how cells can be programmed as mini-factories.
🦠 Explore Cell Culture & Plasmids – Discover how scientists modify bacteria to produce useful proteins.
🧪 Apply Biotech Techniques – Gain experience in experimental controls, biochemistry, and material science.
🛡️ Practice Safe Science Anywhere – Our kits include inactivation supplies, making experiments safe for classrooms, homes, or labs across North America.
A Learning Journey That Adapts to Your Classroom
🔹 Minimal Teacher Prep – Our student-led kits require little to no preparation, saving you time while empowering students to take charge of their learning.
🔹 Free Virtual Simulators – Allow students to practice experiments before doing them hands-on, leading to the highest success rates in the industry.
🔹 Flexible for Any Learning Environment – Perfect for in-class instruction, virtual learning, after-school clubs, and independent study.
A Teen-Friendly Textbook for Engaging Science Learning
The Zero to Genetic Engineering Hero textbook complements our hands-on exercises with a colorful, engaging, and easy-to-understand approach to biotechnology concepts.
📌 Just-in-Time Learning – Concepts are introduced as students need them, keeping learning relevant and digestible.
📚 Scaffolded for Different Age Groups – Assign early chapters to middle schoolers and more advanced content to high school students.
✍️ Co-Edited by Teenagers – Ensuring that the material is engaging, relatable, and easy to understand.
🌍 Real-World Relevance – Biotech helps solve global challenges in sustainable food & energy, materials science, and medicine—inspiring curiosity and purpose-driven learning.
With step-by-step guidance, beginner-friendly resources, and engaging experiments, students build logical, methodical problem-solving skills—essential for scientific inquiry and future careers in STEM.
"I teach a biotechnology class to a group of middle schoolers, and I use Amino Labs kits as units in my class. We've used DNA extraction kits, the bioplastic kit, and the canvas bioart kit. We've done the virtual simulators for the bio-art and the DNA extraction. The guides and teaching kits make Amino Labs incredibly accessible."
-Deidre, Makerspace Manager, New York, USA
From Middle School to College: Science for Every Stage
Support your students’ growth in biotechnology—from middle school fundamentals to advanced college techniques. With hands-on experiments, you can help them develop real-world STEM skills that prepare them for future careers while seamlessly meeting your curriculum and learning objectives.
Middle School
Students will explore the fundamentals of DNA, cells, and molecular biology through engaging, hands-on experiments. These activities complement existing curriculum while helping students develop real-world lab skills.
Our kits naturally incorporate crosscutting concepts, aligning with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and making complex topics easier to grasp.
High School & College
Students will discover how biotechnology creates real-world products that impact medicine, sustainability, and industry. Our hands-on kits seamlessly integrate with biology, chemistry, math, and even art, offering a holistic view of biotechnology across disciplines.
Educators can teach key concepts, including:
🧬 Bacterial transformations
🏭 Biomanufacturing & protein production
⚖️ Bioethics & lab safety
Art & STEM
Biology is no longer confined to science class—bio-art and biodesign are transforming how we create! Students can explore cutting-edge, hands-on tools that merge art and biology, opening the door to creative, real-world applications.
From engineering cells to produce pigments to creating bio-based materials and fabric dyes, these experiments inspire innovation, sustainability, and artistic expression.
AP Bio & Biotech Clubs or Electives
Take your AP Biology class or biotech elective to the next level with the Zero to Genetic Engineering Hero Learning Journey and advanced lab techniques. From PCR and gel electrophoresis to biomanufacturing and upcoming sequencing lessons, our hands-on experiments provide engaging, real-world applications of biotechnology.
With enough experiments to cover one, two, or even three semesters, we’ll help you design the perfect curriculum.
CTE Biotechnology Courses
Build a career-focused biotechnology program with hands-on experiments that teach real-world lab skills. From genetic engineering to biomanufacturing, our kits and curriculum resources help prepare students for college, careers, and industry certifications.
Curriculum alignment
Take the stress out of curriculum alignment with our expert support! Our experiments and lessons are designed to fit seamlessly into CTE, STEM, AP Biology, and NGSS-aligned courses.
If you don’t see your specific curriculum listed, let us know—we’ll help align our resources to meet your class or school’s needs.
No lab? No problem
Turn any space into a biotech lab with personal minilabs featuring real-time sensing and integrated sensors. Whether you're in a classroom without a traditional lab, homeschooling, or running a makerspace, our multi-purpose stations bring hands-on science anywhere.
Empower students with instant feedback—our 21st-century equipment personalizes the biotech experience, making experiments interactive, portable, and data-driven. From bacterial transformations to gene expression studies, the DNA Playground enables real-world biotechnology without the need for a full lab setup.
Bringing Biotechnology to Life—With Support Every Step of the Way
We’re here to support you! Whether you're looking for curriculum resources, professional development, or guidance on school purchases, we’re happy to help.
Need help getting started?
We’ll guide you through the process! Our experiments and resources can be tailored to your needs and even shipped directly to students for virtual events. Whether you're planning for a classroom, summer camp, iGEM club, makerspace, or distance learning, we’re here to help you create the perfect learning experience.
Looking for lesson plans?
Find quizzes, answer keys, printouts, and more—all in one place on our Lesson & Resources wiki. Get everything you need to support your students with engaging, hands-on biotech learning.
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"I would say that without Amino products, our daughter's passion for science would have gone unnourished. As a neurodiverse student, she struggles in a school system that is not designed for the way her mind is wired. The design of Zero to Genetic Engineering Hero worked perfectly for her - allowing her to get hands-on and inspired by science first, then understand the theory behind the experiment she had accomplished. The skills and knowledge she developed through her Amino journey are, without a doubt, the reason she was accepted into life sciences at U of T."
-Jim, parent, Ontario, Canada
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