GMO Discussion

GMO Structured Controversy

LT 5.5 I can evaluate how the third Agricultural revolution (the Green Revolution) is affecting food systems, animals, and the choices we have about the food we eat.

Purpose: To broaden your understanding of the food system you are a part of. To help you understand that your food is deliberately created. To help you work collaboratively, problem-solve, and discuss a problem constructively.

Steps:

You will work in groups of 4.
1. 2 people will be pro-GMO
2. 2 people will be anti-GMO
In your group of 2, you will be researching your side of the argument.
1. Pro-GMO: the benefits of genetically modified foods outweigh the harms
2. Anti-GMO: the harms and unknowns of genetically modified foods outweigh the benefits
Use reputable sources to find information about your side of the argument.
1. You need 3 different arguments.
2. All arguments need points of evidence.
You will then have a structured conversation with the two other people at your table. You will each get 2-4 minutes to speak about your side and present your arguments. After each side speaks, you will be able to ask questions of each other. KEEP IT CIVIL.
After all questions have been answered, you will switch side of the argument. You will be given a couple of minutes to review the arguments and then try to summarize the opposing side.

FINALLY, you will have a conversation and try to come to a consensus about GMOs. Using all of the evidence you have, you will try to agree on GMOs.

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