MOD 6 Does artificial manipulation of DNA have the potential to change populations
forever?

2 A) Investigate the uses and applications of biotechnology (past, present and future), including:

researching future directions of the use of biotechnology

evaluating the potential benefits for society of research using genetic technologies

evaluating the changes to the Earth’s biodiversity due to genetic techniques

3 D) Describe techniques and applications used in recombinant DNA technology, for example:

the development of transgenic organisms in agricultural and medical applications

3 E) Evaluate the benefits of using genetic technologies in agricultural, medical and industrial applications

3 F) Evaluate the effect on biodiversity of using biotechnology in agriculture

3 G) Interpret a range of secondary sources to assess the influence of social, economic and cultural contexts on a range of biotechnologies

Resources

Slides

Slides

Worksheets

Content

Edrolo

Genetic engineering
Biotechnology – Industry and work
Biotechnology and genetic diversity in agriculture
Interpreting secondary sources
Links to an external site

Lesson Progression

Date

Lesson

Week 10

Monday 30th March

1. Revision activity - Students are to make a copy and answer Ethics of Gene Editing

2. Read through PPT slides 120-130 as an introduction for the application of recombinant DNA technology

3. Use PPT slide 131 to Summarise your FLEX research on a chosen GMO and medical application (gene therapy)

ALL WORK IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY HMS students. We will not be covering this in detail again.

HOMEWORK

Complete

Week 10

Tuesday 31st March

1. Read through feedback for genetic technologies question (MC: CSSA 2024 Genetic Technologies Question)

2. Recap and FINISH slides yesterday: Slides

3. Summarise FLEX work (it is very important to know a specific example AND be able to discuss ethical/social considerations for both an agricultural and medical genetic technology)

4. Question with sample responses

FINISH MODULE 6

Remember sample topic tests are due TOMORROW. If you would like me to mark your responses they need to be brought to me before end of day.

Holiday Homework

Finish ALL Module 6 Edrolos

This includes:

Progress checks
Module 6 Topic Tests

Study for the assessment task. This is taking place on Friday 24th April P4