Biotechnology
There's a New Conversation About Biotechnology - Conversations about plant biotechnology. Discussions with farmers and experts around the world.
Critical Thinking About Biotechnology - Follow the decision-making process to learn about current biotech issues. The decision making map allows you to move from one phase of the process to the next. This online resource includes the following topics:
Critical Thinking: A skill you use every day
Balanced Information: An important component to critical thinking.
Scientific literacy: How does it fit with critical thinking?
Canola Info: Bringing balanced biotech knowledge to you
Teachers Guide: Meeting the common curriculum
Food Biotechnology & Nutrition Resource - This resource is a complete lesson plan with Power Point presentations. The lesson plan links to Senior 1 Science, Senior 2 Geography, Foods and Nutrition, and Word Issues.
Ask a Farmer About Biotechnology - This online resource contains information on canola and biotechnology and 3 Canadian farmers opinions about genetically modified crops.
What's For Dinner? - Genetic engineering from the lab to your plate  (830 KB)- This main purpose of this resource is to demonstrate the connection between science, technology, society and the environment through a series of modules ranging from basic genetics to food prodution to the many societal issues surrounding genetically engineered foods.
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