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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Genetically Modified Organisms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High Schoolers complete a variety of activities as they examine the ethics of (and take a position concerning) genetically modified organisms in the field of agriculture. They complete a PowerPoint demonstration to go along with the unit.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Experiment With Genetically Modified Seeds

For Students 9th - 10th
Compare the growth of normal plants with plants that have been genetically modified to make them resistant to the chemical herbicide Roundup. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract,...
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Article
Genome British Columbia

Genome British Columbia: Terminator Technology for Gm Crops

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1998, American scientists developed terminator seeds which grew into plants that were unable to reproduce. While this practice prevents the dangerous flow of genes to the wild, it has some disadvantages, for example, the added expense...