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- 5th - 8th
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Students explore the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating genetically modified foods into society. Current studies and genetic engineering are explored. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students investigate the risks of genetically modified organisms. They examine web site that contain information about GMO's and share the information with other adults. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine and identify factors involved in people's perceptions of risk. They read and discuss an article, identify the pros and cons of genetically modified foods, and defend a position on whether genetically modified foods should be labeled in the United States. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain what genetically modified foods are and how they are created. Students use appropriate vocabulary to describe and effectively discuss the benefits of, and potential risks of, genetically modified foods. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read statements representing different points of view on Genetically Modified Food. They identify the "facts" and "opinions" in each statement, and then briefly summarize the issue of Genetically Modified Food in a short paragraph. Pupils research and create an essay expressing their own opinion about Gentically Modified Food, using citations from these statements and other sources to support their conclusions. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students research the concept of genetically modified foods. The purpose of the research is to increase science content knowledge and comprehension of the controversy surrounding the subject. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students explore controversy around genetically modified foods, identify source of controversy, and role play town hall meeting on genetically modified foods, to examine viewpoints and arguments for and against genetic modification. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students analyze the efforts of increased efficiency in agriculture through technology. They explain what GMO's are and how they are created and identify GMO foods that are commonly used on the dinner table. They discuss the benefits and the risks of using GMO's. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students identify and articulate pros and cons of genetically modified foods (GMF) including references to scale of controversy worldwide. Students then identify where they might find GMFs in their diets, read different opinion pieces on GMFs, and discuss and defend their opinions using evidence from piece(s) read. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students isolate DNA from kiwi cells, spool DNA from a kiwi, describe role of the DNA and genes, and explain how knowledge of DNA and genes can be used in genetically modifying foods. Full Review »
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