Biotechnology An overview Background knowledge and skills: technologies and techniques principles social and environmental considerations ideas for classroom.

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Biotechnology An overview Background knowledge and skills: technologies and techniques principles social and environmental considerations ideas for classroom practice

What is Biotechnology? List everything you associate with biotechnology. Categorise them under the following headings. Applications of Biotechnology: Industrial processes Human and veterinary health Agriculture/horticulture The food industry The environment

What is Biotechnology? Look it up

Technologies and Techniques Focus on those which can be safely used in schools Plant propagation Soil improvement Cultures that produce food Changing the natural environment Caring for small animals

Principles General Fitness for purpose Safety Aesthetics Specific Requirements for growth eg warmth, food, sunlight etc Bulking up

Social and Environmental Considerations Which ones of these are relevant for children? Attitudes towards caring for living things Keeping the environment aesthetically pleasing and healthy. How we deal with organic waste. Sustainability

Classroom Ideas Biotechnology: situations relating to- Growing plants for a purpose Modifying the soil eg composting, worm farming Dealing with living foods – yoghurt, cheeses, yeast What principles, technologies, techniques and societal factors do you kneed to know about and consider?