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GENETICS: FEEDING THE WORLD
Over-arching Issue: What evidence can inform our decisions about producing
and using GMO food crops?
A dynamic, and sometimes controversial, technology that has emerged from genetics is genetic
modification. Scientists place genes from one species into another to give the target species a specific,
desirable trait, such as pest resistance. However, there are concerns that this may lead to unintended
consequences for the environment and/or human health. In this unit, students investigate how genes and
patterns of inheritance function in organisms over generations. They also learn the procedures and results
of genetic modification, and the benefits and trade-offs of producing genetically modified organisms.
Core Science Content: Phenotype, genotype, traits, DNA replication, mutations, protein synthesis, gene
expression, mitosis, meiosis, genetic engineering
Key Assessment Task: “Describe how your recommendation will affect the social, economic, and
environmental sustainability of your country” Supports elements of NGSS Performance Expectations: ETS1-1,
ETS1-3, LS1-1, LS1-4, LS3-1, LS3-2, LS3-3 (for full three-dimensional alignment visit lab-aids.com/high-school)
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ONLINE PORTAL FOR STUDENTS (online subscription to online book, student SGI-BD-2OLSP-1 $1.00 per student
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STUDENT BOOK (hardcover) SGI-BD-2SB $34.50
TEACHER EDITION AND TEACHER RESOURCES (printed) SGI-BD-2TETR $120.75
LAB-AIDS ELECTROPHORESIS CHAMBER (four needed for a class of 32) SGI-P011 $257.50
SCIENCE LAB NOTEBOOK (bulk pricing available) SLN-1 $8.95
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