In this genetics worksheet, students use the Punnett Square to learn about dominance and codominance in inherited traits. This worksheet has 1 short answer question and 6 problems to solve.

With this science and technology discussion instructional activity, students take turns asking each other five questions regarding their opinions about science and technology. Afterward, the class discusses any problems the students had...

This resource provides information about genetic engineering and gives the concerns people have with genetically modified food. There are also a list of foods that are currently being genetically modified, and also a "Did you know" section.

Explains a basic concept in genetic engineering, i.e., the genetic modification of living things. Describes how it is done, how it differs from cloning, the benefits it offers, and the concerns people have about this practice.

Browse through a table full of genetically modified (GM) foods to see what's available now and what's to come. From FRONTLINE/NOVA: "Harvest of Fear."

Review the risks, benefits, hopes, and fears associated with biotechnology and bioengineered food crops. Find in-depth interviews with genetic scientists, food industry representatives, farmers, and critics of biotechnology. Accompanying...

The official website for Union of Concerned Scientists provides information on environmental issues and suggestions on actions people can take to curb environmental harm.

This resource portrays all of the possible risks that could result from genetically engineering foods. Contains links to other sites that features the basics of genetic engineering and alternatives to genetic engineering.

This article investigates the growing industry of pharming, or genetically engineering and growing crops in order to produce pharmaceutical drugs. While there is huge potential for this industry, the article concentrates on the...

You're the geneticist now. In this interactive feature developed for the companion Web site for NOVA/FRONTLINE: "Harvest of Fear," use the latest in genetic technology to engineer your own "supercrop" of tomatoes.

This issue of Your World will help students unravel conflicting reports about agricultural biotechnology. Is it safe and environmentally friendly or an out-of-control experiment? Students will learn how plants with specific traits are...

A Q&A published by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) about genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This page expresses many doubts, concerns, and assertions about the use of GMOs in agriculture.

This is a fascinating site that presents an overview of genetic engineering. It discusses concerns with food production and labeling, and global health with biotechnology.

By looking at the history of genetic engineering, this site hopes to show where eugenics has gone wrong and where we have an opportunity to make it right.

Take this eleven-question quiz to test your knowledge of GMOs. After the quiz, learn more about genetically modified foods by reviewing the correct answers.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The majority of the corn in the United States is genetically engineered. Corn syrup is used to sweeten many things, like Coke. Corn is also fed to the cows. Learn...

This resource offers short animated videos, interactive activities, and a collection of articles and links about the major issues surrounding sustainable agriculture and factory farming. Such topics discussed are pollution, animal...

A full-length download of the biotech magazine which discusses agriculture biotech crops- the science involved, the benefits possible, and the concerns people have toward them.

As humans try to reach the goal of growing enough food to feed all the people, find out how biotechnology is used to help.

This article has lots of information on the practices of Monsanto, the chemical giant that produces Roundup and Roundup Ready Grains.

Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...

In 1998, American scientists developed terminator seeds which grew into plants that were unable to reproduce. While this practice prevents the dangerous flow of genes to the wild, it has some disadvantages, for example, the added expense...

Learn how biotechnology can alter crops to change many different phenotypes of plants.

Trace the evolution in American agriculture with this interactive timeline. Learn how the history of one small Illinois farm reflects the larger changes, decade by decade.