Objective: Chemical fertilizers and pesticides and genetic engineering are different ways that farmers/scientist produce healthy foods that grow quickly and more abundantly. Which is the better method? How might these chemically treated and/or genetically engineered foods affect us?
Through interactive excursions, non-fiction storytelling, Internet research, role play, and shared reading experiences, our young learners will discover scientific views and consumer perspectives in addition to drawing their own conclusion.
Skills Focus: Strengthening oratory skills and developing language arts through role play and Internet use/logical thinking and problem solving.
Words to Know:
transgenic crops
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genetic engineering
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transfer
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genes herbicides
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pesticides virus
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disease organic foods
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organic farming
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pest control
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cells DNA
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crop rotation
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traits
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perishable
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consumer
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biotech scientist
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lobbyist
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Related Activities: Trip to Dudley Farm in Guilford, CT
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Excursion to Stop ‘N’ Shop Supermarket
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Experiment: Can Pesticides Affect Humans**
Internet Fact Find
Class Opinion Poll**