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Animal Biotechnology
The roles of animals in biotechnology and the animal products that we use are described on these slides. Students will be interested by the different options given about culturing animal tissues and components of non-living systems. This...
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Transgenic Mammals
Students are provided with a real life example of research in the areas of genetic and molecular biology. Students examine ethical considerations and related issues such as patent laws and regulatory procedures.
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Recombinant DNA Technology
In this DNA worksheet, students will complete an idea map about the applications of DNA technology. Then students will answer 3 true or false questions.
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Genetic Technology
For this genetic worksheet, students will match 6 terms associated with gene engineering to their correct definition. Then students will complete a table indicating if the vector is mechanical or biological. Finally, students will...
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Biotechnology and The Chocolate Milk Cow
Students discuss new discoveries that have resulted from the use of recombinant DNA technology and otehr biotechnology. In groups, they create a transgenic cow capable of producing chocolate-flavored milk.
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What's For Dinner?
Learners share their own views on eating genetically altered foods. After reading an article, they research any issues concerning these types of foods in the United States. In groups, they create a campaign slogan to help gain funding...
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Waste Not, Want Not
Students explore the impacts of technology on society. They analyze the costs and benefits of technology. Students discuss their views on technology and justify their position to support their view.
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Genetically Modified Foods
Students explain what genetically modified foods are and how they are created. Students use appropriate vocabulary to describe and effectively discuss the benefits of, and potential risks of, genetically modified foods.
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Do we Really Need Wild Nature
Students research challenges with which modern biotechnology confronts wild nature. Students collect articles that relate to biotechnology and the environment. Students prepare a collaborative answer to the question, "Do we really need...