Genetic Engineering Article: Pros and Cons

Description

This genetic engineering activity introduces students to a technology that humans use to influence the inheritance of traits, GENETIC ENGINEERING.

The Article Covers:

• Basics of how genetic engineering works
• Pros and cons of genetic engineering
• Impact on medicine, food, society, and the environment

Analysis Section Includes:

• 17 text-dependent questions
• Graphic organizer for summarization
• Writing prompt about students’ position on genetic engineering

This is a great addition to a DNA and heredity unit because it introduces biotechnology and real-life applications of genetics at a middle school level.

This activity pairs well with our Cloning Reading & Questions!

Teacher Notes:

• Related NGSS Standards: MS-LS3-1, MS-LS3-2, MS-LS4-5
• Printer-friendly text version provided
• Answer key included.
• GO PAPERLESS!  Use the included digital Google Slides version.
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