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Genetic Engineering of Crop Plants

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Students explore genetic engineering and it biological and ethical implications. By conducting experiments with genetically engineered corn and plain corn they determine the difference in taste. Students also discover the effects of herbicides by planting two group of soybeans, one sprayed and the other to left to grow naturally.

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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5 days
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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