Learning Focus:

Unit Overview: Biotechnology uses biological processes, organisms, cells, or biomolecules to develop new forensics, medicine, and agriculture technologies. Scientists use these technologies to cure diseases by replacing damaged genes and creating disease-resistant crops with increased nutritional content. Students should obtain information about how scientists use biotechnology and ask questions about the ethics surrounding each use. 

Standard(s): SB2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to analyze how genetic information is expressed in cells.

c. Ask questions to gather and communicate information about the use and ethical considerations of biotechnology in forensics, medicine, and agriculture. (Clarification statement: The element is intended to include advancements in technology relating to economics and society such as advancements may include Genetically Modified Organisms.)

Standard(s): SB2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to analyze how genetic information is expressed in cells.

c. Ask questions to gather and communicate information about the use and ethical considerations of biotechnology in forensics, medicine, and agriculture. (Clarification statement: The element is intended to include advancements in technology relating to economics and society such as advancements may include Genetically Modified Organisms.)

Standard(s): SB2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to analyze how genetic information is expressed in cells.

c. Ask questions to gather and communicate information about the use and ethical considerations of biotechnology in forensics, medicine, and agriculture. (Clarification statement: The element is intended to include advancements in technology relating to economics and society such as advancements may include Genetically Modified Organisms.)