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Procedure

1. Class discussion about genetically modified organisms (transgenic organisms) centered around Glofish, a genetically enhanced species of freshwater fish. Glofish are fluorescent fish where the fluorescence is produced by a naturally occurring protein gene derived from marine organisms.

2. Website exploration of University of Delaware, Genetic Technology Interactive Resource (as a class on digital projector or on individual computers)

3. Begin Genetic Technology Brochure Project

Genetic Technology Brochure

Students will choose a topic in the field of genetic technology to be used in the design and creation of an informational brochure. Students may choose from the following:

• Cloning
• DNA fingerprintingRecombinant DNA technology
• Genetically Modified (GM) foods
• Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)
• Gene therapy
• Stem cell research

Directions for creating brochure:

• Conduct research (internet or other resources) on the particular topic.
• Prepare a typed brochure.
• Make headings on each page as shown in sample layout.
• Provide information under each heading.
• Be sure to include Bibliography, For More Information, etc. see sample layout (all elements shown in sample layout)

 

• Sample Brochure

 

Peer Review

Students will review brochures from 3 classmates (not his or her own) and answer the following questions in regard to each one:

Question 1: What is the topic being discussed in this brochure?
Question 2: What are three interesting facts presented in this brochure?
Question 3: State one way this type of genetically technology affects living things (including people) in the world.
Question 4: What suggestion(s) do you have that may help improve this brochure?

Duration

~3 - 50 min. periods (or modify as needed)

Computer Lab/Library Time needed

Description

Students will conduct internet research to design and create an informational brochure regarding different aspects of Genetic Technology.

During this lesson students will be guided to design and create a computer generated brochure which presents information about a selected issue involved in genetic technology such as: cloning, GMO’s, recombinant DNA, etc.

Website(s)

Glofish
University of Delaware, Genetic Technology Interactive Resource

Related Academic Standards

New York State

WST.9-10.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

WST.9-10.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

WST.11-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

WST.11-12.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.

MST1.C.LE.LE.2.2 Students refine their research ideas through library investigations, including electronic information retrieval and reviews of the literature, and through peer feedback obtained from review and discussion.

MST4.C.LE.LE.2.2 Students explain how the technology of genetic engineering allows humans to alter the genetic makeup of organisms.