Description

Models are powerful tools for teaching science as they provide useful simplifications of structures and processes, helping to make the unseen seen and the complex simple. The antibody is a remarkable weapon of the immune system. Now your students can make their very own model of an antibody complete with antigen!

The activity provides a great way to cover antibody structure and humoral immunity. Light chain, heavy chain, globular domains and antigen binding site are also modeled. Students will be able to form an immune complex with all of the antibodies and antigens! They can also review tertiary and quaternary protein structure.

The Model Making Kit includes enough materials for students to assemble up to 5 paper models working cooperatively. The comprehensive Teacher Resource Guide included provides illustrated readings, activities, key vocabulary and an assessment, along with teaching opportunities for students to Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend and Evaluate their understanding of the concepts presented.