This lesson is jam-packed with 9 hours of lessons surrounding the concepts of biotechnology, DNA, GMOs, and more! After taking on the role of a researcher and learning about the future of how their food is being grown, students will apply their knowledge about these topics, including genetic engineering, to establish where they stand.
Each lesson lists the Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices and Cross Cutting Concepts separately
Each lesson lists the Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices and Cross Cutting Concepts separately
Asking Questions
Asking Questions
This lesson is jam-packed with 9 hours of lessons surrounding the concepts of biotechnology, DNA, GMOs, and more! After taking on the role of a researcher and learning about the future of how their food is being grown, students will apply their knowledge about these topics, including genetic engineering, to establish where they stand.
LESSON 1 Driving Question: What is DNA
LESSON 2 Driving Question: How can we examine DNA?
LESSON 3 Driving Question: What is selective breeding?
LESSON 4 Driving Question: What is biotechnology?
LESSON 5 Driving Question: How is biotechnology used?
LESSON 6 Driving Question: How do researchers compare DNA?
LESSON 7 Driving Question: Where would we be without “GMOs”?
LESSON 8 Driving Question: Where is biotechnology headed?
FINAL PROJECT Research and Public Presentation