Use the following website to complete the "Are Genetically Modified Foods Safe?" hand-out.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/harvest/
Answer the questions in your science notebook. You DO NOT have to copy the
questions, but be sure to write using complete sentences!
1. What are GM (genetically modified) foods?
2. Why are GM foods used? What are some advantages?
3. What are some disadvantages/concerns with GM foods?
4. How could genetically modified foods help with world hunger in less developed nations?
5. What environmental risks can there potentially be?
6. How might genetically modified foods benefit or help the environment?
7. How are GM foods regulated in the United States? In the world?
Wrap it all up.
The question of using GM foods is one that has two
clear sides. Industry, government, and many academic
scientists tout the benefits of genetically modified (GM) foods for agriculture,
ecosystems, and human health and well-being, including feeding a world
population bursting at the seams. With equal passion, consumer groups,
environmental activists, religious organizations, and some scientists warn of
unforeseen health, environmental, and socioeconomic consequences. The debate
concerns something very personal to each of us: what we and our children are
eating. And whether you realize it or not, you've been consuming GM foods for
some time. Now it is your turn to take a side… write a one paragraph
PERSUASIVE essay on GM foods. How do you feel? Where do you stand?
WHY? (Type your essay in word, and save as your first and last name).
After you complete your persuassive essay is complete the following simulations:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/harvest/engineer/index.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/harvest/coming/
http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/games/game_dogbreeding.html
http://www2.edc.org/weblabs/Punnett/Punnettsquares.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/harvest/
Answer the questions in your science notebook. You DO NOT have to copy the
questions, but be sure to write using complete sentences!
1. What are GM (genetically modified) foods?
2. Why are GM foods used? What are some advantages?
3. What are some disadvantages/concerns with GM foods?
4. How could genetically modified foods help with world hunger in less developed nations?
5. What environmental risks can there potentially be?
6. How might genetically modified foods benefit or help the environment?
7. How are GM foods regulated in the United States? In the world?
Wrap it all up.
The question of using GM foods is one that has two
clear sides. Industry, government, and many academic
scientists tout the benefits of genetically modified (GM) foods for agriculture,
ecosystems, and human health and well-being, including feeding a world
population bursting at the seams. With equal passion, consumer groups,
environmental activists, religious organizations, and some scientists warn of
unforeseen health, environmental, and socioeconomic consequences. The debate
concerns something very personal to each of us: what we and our children are
eating. And whether you realize it or not, you've been consuming GM foods for
some time. Now it is your turn to take a side… write a one paragraph
PERSUASIVE essay on GM foods. How do you feel? Where do you stand?
WHY? (Type your essay in word, and save as your first and last name).
After you complete your persuassive essay is complete the following simulations:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/harvest/engineer/index.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/harvest/coming/
http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/games/game_dogbreeding.html
http://www2.edc.org/weblabs/Punnett/Punnettsquares.html