Food Fight: Researching and Debating the Future of G.M.O.s
Essential Question: What are advantages and disadvantages of genetic engineering techniques like those used to genetically modify organisms?
Student Resources:
Student Resources:
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Independent Research: Use the following resources to discern and communicate the following:
1. What are advantages or benefits of genetically modified organisms?
2. What are disadvantages or concerns about genetically modified organisms?
Note: Be sure to cite specific evidence from the resources to support your answers.
1. What are advantages or benefits of genetically modified organisms?
2. What are disadvantages or concerns about genetically modified organisms?
Note: Be sure to cite specific evidence from the resources to support your answers.
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Communicating Our Understanding:
Use the research you've completed to write a well-developed response to the following:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of genetic engineering techniques like those used to genetically modify organisms?
In your response, be sure to:
Use the research you've completed to write a well-developed response to the following:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of genetic engineering techniques like those used to genetically modify organisms?
In your response, be sure to:
- Define genetic engineering
- Explain what a genetically modified organism is and how scientists use DNA to make it
- Explain 1-2 benefits of GMO’s using evidence from your research
- Explain 1-2 disadvantages of GMO’s using evidence from your research
