Scribd
Upload
84 views

Lesson Plan

This lesson plan aims to teach students about genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It includes three learning objectives: defining GMOs, describing how and why they are made, and discussing the ethics and implications of GMOs. The lesson will use PowerPoint slides and references from biology textbooks and government websites. Students will learn how GMOs are created through genetic engineering techniques compared to traditional breeding. They will discuss the history of GMO development, reasons for creating GMOs in agriculture and medicine, associated problems and ethical issues, and GMO regulation in the Philippines. An evaluation essay questions whether genetically engineered food can solve world hunger problems.

Uploaded by

Mendoza Menoy
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
84 views

Lesson Plan

This lesson plan aims to teach students about genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It includes three learning objectives: defining GMOs, describing how and why they are made, and discussing the ethics and implications of GMOs. The lesson will use PowerPoint slides and references from biology textbooks and government websites. Students will learn how GMOs are created through genetic engineering techniques compared to traditional breeding. They will discuss the history of GMO development, reasons for creating GMOs in agriculture and medicine, associated problems and ethical issues, and GMO regulation in the Philippines. An evaluation essay questions whether genetically engineered food can solve world hunger problems.

Uploaded by

Mendoza Menoy
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

LESSON PLAN

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to do the following:
1. Define Genetically Modified Organism (GMO);
2. Describe how and why GMOs are made; and
3. Discuss the ethics and implications of GMOs and potential future impacts.

II. Subject Matter


Topic: Genetically Modified Organisms
Materials: Powerpoint slides and Laptop
References:
1. Biology by Campbell 12th Edition
2. Biotechnology Demystified by Walker
3. DOST Biosafety Committee website (https://www.google.com/search?
client=safari&rls=en&q=dost+bc&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8)
4. International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications website
(https://www.isaaa.org/gmapprovaldatabase/approvedeventsin/default.asp?
CountryID=PH)

III. Procedure/Learning Strategies


A. Routinary Activities
B. Prayer
C. Checking of Cleanliness
D. Checking of Attendance
E. Recall
F. Lesson Proper

Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)


- organisms whose genetic material has been manipulated by genetic
engineering techniques
 Humans have been involved in selective crossing for thousands of
years

How are GMOs made?


 Today, GMO’s can be produced by molecular manipulation
 We can take a gene from one organism and insert it directly into
another
 This advancement in bioengineering allows genes to be inserted into
organisms that could not breed in nature

History of GMO Development


1973 - created first genetically modified bacteria
1974 - created GM mice
1982 - first commercial development of GMOs (insulin-producing bacteria)
1994 - began to sell genetically modified food
2003 - began to sell GMOs as pets (Glofish)
Why make GMOs?
n Agriculture
q Pesticide resistance
q Increase size
q Nutritional value
n Medical
q Pharmaceuticals
q Gene therapy
q Transgenic animals
n Pets

Problems & Ethical Issues


n Proprietary and Legal issues
n Creating super weeds or super pests
n Harm to the environment and wildlife (Genetic Pollution)
n Profiteering
n Risk to human health; unsafe to eat
n Lack of Information
n Issue of Labeling
n Farmers’ health
n What about genetic engineering in humans?
n Playing GOD???

GMOs in the Philippine context - REGULATION


THE DOST BIOSAFETY COMMITTEE

In 2009, Department of Science and Technology Biosafety


Committee (DOST-BC) was established. Along with the Biosafety
Committees of the Departments of Agriculture; Health; and the
Environment and Natural Resources, the NBF was created  in order for
concerned government departments to better respond to the challenges
presented by the rapid advancements in modern biotechnology. 

G. Evaluation
Write an essay about this question:
Is Genetically Engineered Food the Solution to the World's Hunger
Problems?

IV. Assignment
Answer the following questions:
1. What is nanotechnology?
2. Are there any specific health or other risks from nanoproducts?

You might also like