1. CIS – Molecular Genetics
The Debate over Genetically Modified Foods

2. The Hook
Hook Engage:

3. Question #1
Predict the risks and benefits of using genetically modified organisms.

4. Vocabulary Deficiency – a lack or shortage
Biotechnology – the exploitation of biotechnology processes for industrial and other purposes
Conventional – what is generally done or believed
Acquires – to get or obtain
Renders – to make

5. Vocabulary Sophisticated – high degree of complexity
Intricate – very complicated and detailed
Herbicide – chemical that kills weeds
Pesticide – a chemical that kills pests
Saturated – can hold no more

6. Vocabulary Inadvertently – without knowing or intention
Noxious – harmful or poisonous
Cross-pollination – transfer of pollen from one flower to another
Maize – corn
Proponents - supporters

7. Text Marking
Read the article out loud in your group, everyone reads a paragraph until all paragraphs are read.
As you are reading underline sentences and write the following:
R = Risk of Genetically Modified Organisms
B = Benefits of Genetically Modified Organisms
* As you read also note these items: What are the greatest challenges to those wishing to ban GMOs?

8. Let’s Share some Notes
Write two more notes that you do not have.

9. Vote: Which is the greatest challenge to those wishing to ban GMOs?
Individual
Group
Recount Individual
Monetary benefits
Health benefits
Inconclusive research with lots of unknowns
Food demand/shortages around the world

10. Quick Review Questions
1) One way biotechnology can be used in agriculture is to create
A. Disease resistant corn
B. Produce insulin from bacteria
C. Biodegrade waste

11. Question #2
2) Biotechnology is possible because the genetic code is universal.
A) True
B) False

12. Question #3
3) A genetically modified organism has a change made to its:
A) Proteins
B) RNA
C) DNA
D) Amino Acids

13. HW: Packet - Question 2
What are the risks and benefits of using genetically modified organisms?

14. Answer Question of the Day
How do you predict that biotechnology will impact your future?
Based on what we discussed today, how do we know that the genetic code is universal for almost all organisms?
What are some of the ethical issues that you have with genetically modified organisms?