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PPT
Curated OER

Biotechnology

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
A continuous cascade of information comes through this PowerPoint on biotechnology. The topic is defined, a history is presented, and basic genetic engineering techniques are explained. The topic is covered in an objective manner,...
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Article
Biotechnology Institute

Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Plant Biotechnology [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
As humans try to reach the goal of growing enough food to feed all the people, find out how biotechnology is used to help.
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Website
PBS

Frontline and Nova: Harvest of Fear

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the risks, benefits, hopes, and fears associated with biotechnology and bioengineered food crops. Find in-depth interviews with genetic scientists, food industry representatives, farmers, and critics of biotechnology. Accompanying...
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Primary
Purdue University

Genetic Enhancement and Plant Breeding

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a paper written by Donald Dunick on genetic enhancements and hoe they relate to plant breeding and genetic vulnerability.
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Website
NC State University

Nc State University: Plant Breeding: Career Opportunities

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from North Carolina State University's plant breeding interdepartmental program gives information through links on careers in plant breeding.
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Activity
Other

American Phytopathological Society: Effect of Environment on Plant Growth

For Students 6th - 8th
In this experiment, students investigate how changes in salinity, temperature, and water availability affect the growth of plants.