Lesson Seven
Where would we be without "GMOs"?
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Lesson Seven
Genetic modification includes traditional breeding, mutagenesis, RNA interference and transgenics. Products made using transgenics have become known as “GM” (genetically modified) or “GMO” (genetically modified organisms), even though genetic modification through traditional breeding has been occurring for thousands of years.
Length: 1 hour
Objectives:
Students will be able to:
- Identify the primary components in a DNA structure.
- Describe the role of DNA in trait inheritance.
Next Generation Science Standards Addressed
- Disciplinary Core Ideas:
- LS3.A Inheritance of Traits
- LS3.B Variation of Traits
- Practices:
- Asking Questions and Defining Problems
- Constructing Explanations
- Cross-Cutting Concepts:
Cause and Effect: Cause and effect relationships may be used to predict phenomena in natural systems.
Common Core English Language Arts Standards Addressed
- Speaking and Listening Standards 6-12
- Comprehension and Collaboration (1)
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