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Biologically Altered (B/A Fish)

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Students complete a variety of activities as they examine the ethics involved in biologically altering fish. They hold a mock town meeting in which they determine whether or not a transgenic aquaculture should be allowed to locate in their town.

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10th - 12th
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Science
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