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Talking About Genetics  The issuesStudents are introduced to genetic modification (GM), how it affects our lives, why issues around crops, food, health and the environment have become important today. The scienceThis topic covers the following aspects of Biology: students are introduced to the meaning of genetic modification and make comparisons with traditional selective breeding. They discuss the disadvantages and benefits of modern genetic modification. students also explore food production and attitudes to GM crops, their products and the consequences of GM technologies, as well as socio-economic concerns and those revolving around religious and cultural beliefs. The activitiesIn this topic the learning activities include: an understanding of GM technology and comparisons with traditional selective breeding, using an illustration as a prompt an exploration of how the advances of GM technology may affect students' lives and the lives of others, using illustrations and quotes as prompts for discussion. Age rangeIn most countries this topic is suitable for students aged between 12 and 16 years. Downloading the topicWe have recently created Talking About Genetics as new style pdf files, in separate sections: EnglishScience and Language Teachers' Notes Student Pages Exchange Form in Word Format (English only) Exchange Form DutchScience and Language Teachers' Notes Student Pages Exchange Form GermanScience and Language Teachers' Notes Student Pages Exchange Form SpanishScience and Language Teachers' Notes Student Pages Exchange Form DNA YAC's Activity ChineseScience and Language Teachers' Notes Student Pages Exchange Form DNA Workshop RussianScience Teachers Notes Student Pages Exchange Form in Word Format (English only) Exchange Form KoreanStudent Pages Exchange Form Web Links
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