Genetic engineering

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LIFE SCIENCE | LESSON 11.13 | BIOTECHNOLOGY: PROS & CONS

What is genetic engineering and how is it used?

What are the benefits and ethical issues concerning genetic engineering?

Essential Questions

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LEARNING
OBJECTIVES

LIFE SCIENCE | LESSON 11.13 | BIOTECHNOLOGY: PROS & CONS

Describe how technologies have changed the way humans can now influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms.

Describe advantages and disadvantages of the use of technology (such as selective breeding, genetic engineering, or biomedical research) in influencing the transfer of genetic information.

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LIFE SCIENCE | LESSON 11.13 | BIOTECHNOLOGY: PROS & CONS

Warm-Up

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What is biotechnology?

Discuss with a partner.

LIFE SCIENCE | LESSON 11.13 | BIOTECHNOLOGY: PROS & CONS

Review: Biotechnology

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Biotechnologyis using technology to alter
the traits of living organisms.

LIFE SCIENCE | LESSON 11.13 | BIOTECHNOLOGY: PROS & CONS

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Use the link provided by your teacher. Read your assigned section of the article. Be prepared to share.

Let’s Read an Article!

LIFE SCIENCE | LESSON 11.13 | BIOTECHNOLOGY: PROS & CONS

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Let’s hold a small debate about the pros and cons
of using biotechnology.

Let’s have a debate!

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What Did You Learn?

Time for QZ questions!