GMOs

April 10, 2014

E.Q: How are the ideas of GMOs present in Brave New World?

Obj: I can make connections between real life and the text.

I can pull out essential information.

Starter:

At this point we have seen the title referenced multiple times, especially in the pages assigned recently.

What is the 'Brave New World'?

Describe it from an outsider looking in.

 

Activity:

1.  Brainstorming Carousel

Each table will be assigned a chunk from the text.

Read this section as a table.  

Pick out the quote or passage you believe best represents this section.

You will eventually be explaining your rationale, so make sure you choose wisely.

You are also expected to give a brief synopsis of the reading.

Then each group will be given time to interpret the selected text.

Pages:

 153- top 161

165-171

172-177

178-185

2. Introduction to Genetically Modified Organisms 

Read the above article to give you some background knowledge on GMOs. 

3.  Read article on Achieve 3000

Helping Mother Nature

Complete ALL activities.

Closure:

In your opinion, are GMO's good or bad?  Explain.