Genetic Engineering Review

LIFE SCIENCE | LESSON 11.13 | BIOTECHNOLOGY: PROS & CONS

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Unit 11
Biotechnology: Pros & Cons

Variation of
Traits

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LESSON 13

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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.

Multiple Choice

What is biotechnology?

• Biotechnology is the study of rocks and minerals
• Biotechnology is a field that involves the use of living organisms or biological systems to develop products or processes for various applications.
• Biotechnology is a form of ancient art
• Biotechnology is the practice of astrology

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!

LIFE SCIENCE | LESSON 11.13 | BIOTECHNOLOGY: PROS & CONS

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What Did You Learn?

Time for QZ questions!