Explaining GMO : ethics and economics relationships
LENGTH OF LESSONS : 3 periods (50 minutes/period)
GRADE LEVEL: >19
SUBJECT AREA : Biology, Genetic, Ethics, Law, Economy
PREREQUISITES :

- chemestry elements;
- microbiology elements;
- DNA and RNA structures;
- DNA and RNA functiones;
- protein synthesis;
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- recognize regulation of GMO and power of profit-making companies.
- recognize power of profit-making companies.
- identify the effects of GMO patents.
- recognize risks and opportunities of GMO crops resistant to pesticides.
- identify gene flow between GM plants and landraces.
- identify risks for biodiversity.
- suggest agricultural practices faced growth of world population.

 

1. Regulation of GMO and power of profit-making companies
   
2. Patenting GMO
   
3. Risks and opportunities of GMO crops resistant to pesticides
   
4. Gene flow between GM plants and landraces and risks for biodiversity
   
5. Agricultural practices faced growth of world population