1. CLASS FORUM ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS CHAPTER 9 GENETIC ENGINEERING

2. WATCH ME FIRST! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAP6ZtfP9ZQ

3. GENETIC ENGINEERING FORUM During this unit you will be: Applying your knowledge of DNA and protein synthesis to a new concept. Applying your knowledge of bacteria and viruses to a new concept. Considering the ethical ramifications of genetic engineering. Identifying different viewpoints in regards to GE. Asking relevant questions. Answering those questions intelligently. Honing your research skills.

4. GENETIC ENGINEERING FORUM Research Day i: (TODAY) Spend the rest of the period looking for a topic that interests you. You may want to try using these key words: Bioremediation Genetically modified organism (GMO) Genetically engineered microorganism (GEM) GMO + tooth decay Ice minus bacteria Bacteria + growth hormone Bacteria + clotting factor Genentech

5. GENETIC ENGINEERING FORUM Research Day i You may want to check out some of these links: bioremediation http://ei.cornell.edu/biodeg/bioremed/ GE oil eating bacteria http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/environment/article4133668. ece Genetically engineered microorganisms http://www.geo-pie.cornell.edu/crops/enzymes.html Future food http://www.bionetonline.org/English/Content/ff_cont3.htm Make sure you take some time to look around and find something that interests you!

6. GENETIC ENGINEERING FORUM During the forum you will be expected to: Share information on your chosen topic for 1 minute. Be prepared to answer questions from the audience for 2 minutes. Listen while others share. Be prepared to ask intelligent questions of other presenters. (you must do this at least three times) Record information about the presented information in your lab notebook.

7. GENETIC ENGINEERING FORUM Grading criteria: Research day behavior (on task, focused) Information for your topic (research chart) Forum behavior (on task, listening, considerate of others) Ask minimum of three questions during forum. Able to answer questions asked of you. Record information for presented topics (in lab notebook) Participate in SWIFT site discussion