‘Biotechnology is the application of scientific
techniques to modify and improve plants, animals, and microorganisms to enhance
their value.’
Objective: The
students will be able to:
·
define the term biotechnology
·
analyze the importance of biotechnology in the
field of agriculture
·
state the different applications of biotechnology
in agriculture
Material Required: (each
material per group)
To be sourced by the students:
scrapbook, gum, pictures of plants that are used in making edible vaccines, Bacillus thuringiensis
(Bt) and golden rice, a pair of scissors, sketch pens
(Note:
materials other than the scrap book may vary as per the students’ discretion)
Preparation prior to session:
·
Inform the students to find out the following:
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What are edible vaccines?
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name any two diseases that can be eradicated by
edible vaccines
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Why did the bacteriologists use the bacteria named Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) for
controlling plant pests?
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one advantage and one disadvantage of using Bt
for pest control
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What is golden rice?
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Why was golden rice developed?
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Suggested reference links for the students:
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http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/dua5888-1422682-role-of-biotechnology-in-modern-agriculture/
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http://www.biotechonweb.com/Application-of-biotech-in-Agriculture.html
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http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/vista/html_pubs/biotech/insect.htm
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http://irri.org/golden-rice
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http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/grocery_shopping/crops/24.genetically_modified_rice.html
(Note: inform students that they may also
search encyclopaedias, library books, newspapers for more information)
Procedure to carry out the project:
Inform students
to:
1.
Write
the name of the topic allotted to them in the scrap book.
2.
Paste
the picture cut outs in the scrapbook.
3. Research on the assigned criteria and collect
related information and pictures (related to pointer questions)
in order to create the scrap book
presentation.
4.
Orally
talk about their scrapbook presentation in the class.
5.
Draw
an inference based on their observations and research about biotechnology.
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