1. Starter Activity:
Answer the following questions onto a show
me board:
Name three limiting factors of
photosynthesis.

2. Controversial biological procedures
Key area 8
Controversial biological procedures

3. Controversial Biological Procedures
Learning Intention: to investigate and present findings about a chosen controversial biological procedure.
Success Criteria: Be able to make an informed choice about which biological procedure you wish to investigate.
Be able to produce an effective presentation on your chosen topic.

4. Watch and Listen Selection of Video Clips
Your teacher may choose some video clips
on controversial biological procedures for
your to watch.

5. Controversial Biological Procedure
There are many biological procedures that are carried out, and more that are in the process of being developed, that carry many pros and cons.
Let’s brain storm and see what you know.

6. Controversial Biological Procedures
Genetic engineering
Gene Therapy
Transgenic Animals
Transgenic Plants
Embryonic Stem Cells
Vaccine Therapy
The above are only a few ideas – it would be great if you could come up with your own!

7. Presentation
You will have two periods in total to complete your presentation.
On the third period, you will present to your teacher and class.
You can choose to present a PowerPoint Presentation or A3 Poster Presentation.
Your presentation will be assessed using the following criteria:

8. Presentation Criteria
1. Are you prepared?
2. Is the visual aid relevant to the presentation?
3. Are you using good body language?
4. Is the presentation relevant to the procedure chosen?
5. Was your presentation structured clearly?
6. Was your voice clear and tone varied?
7. Were you prepared to interact with your audience?
8. Did you use your own words as much as possible (no copying and pasting)?
9. Did you reference your presentation?
10. Is your presentation of a high quality?

9. Controversial Biological Procedures
Learning Intention: to investigate and present findings about a chosen controversial biological procedure.
Success Criteria: Be able to make an informed choice about which biological procedure you wish to investigate.
Be able to produce an effective presentation on your chosen topic.