How has genetic engineering impacted society through the modification of organisms, and what are the ethical considerations involved?
Critical Thinking: Encourage students to analyze the complex effects of genetic engineering.
Global Citizenship: Discuss the global impact and ethical responsibilities of genetic engineering.
Responsibility: Reflect on personal and societal responsibilities in the use of genetic technology.
In what ways has genetic engineering been utilized to improve agricultural, medical, and environmental outcomes?
What are the scientific techniques involved in DNA manipulation, and what objectives guide their use in genetic engineering?
Why is there controversy surrounding genetic engineering, and what are the main concerns of its critics?
Acquiring Information - Using a variety of pieces of lab equipment to receive the most accurate data. Developing good techniques to become precise when using lab equipment. Using proper lab and problem solving skills to create data and form conclusions.
Analyzing Information - Analysis of data points that devices give, then determining if that device is accurate enough for the given task. Analysis of a situation and providing the safest environment for themselves and others within the lab.
Connecting Information - Discovering similarities and differences between the types of properties of matter and how they are determined.
Mendelian Genetics NGSS Standards
HS-LS3-2: Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes (mutations) can affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects on the structure and function of the organism.
HS-LS3-3: Apply concepts of statistics and probability to explain the distribution and variation of expressed traits in a population.
Documentary clips on genetic engineering breakthroughs.
Interactive tutorials on CRISPR and other genetic modification techniques.
Articles on ethical debates in genetic engineering.
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