Handout
Other

Union of Concerned Scientists: Risks of Genetic Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Now With Bill Moyers: Genetically Modified Foods

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about genetically-engineered foods, then research and report how genetic engineering is done. Investigate the pros and cons related to genetically engineered crops, and express one's own feelings on the topic.
Website
Popular Science

Popular Science: Something Funny Down on the Pharm

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Interactive
PBS

Nova: Engineering a Crop

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive simulation allows you to compare selective breeding with transgenic manipulation to see which one produces a better crop.
Handout
Internet FAQ Archive

Faq Archives: Nutrition and Well Being a to Z: Biotechnology

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Unit Plan
Other

Dna for Dinner?

For Students 9th - 10th
This WebQuest is designed to help students answer the question, "Should genetically modified food crops be specifically labeled for consumers and why? In answering this questions students will also draft a law and explain their...
Article
Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Agricultural Biotechnology [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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.