geography of food genetically

modified food

objectives

1) Describe what is GM Food

2) Explain the advantages of GM food

3) Explain the disadvantages of GM food

use your foolscap

create the following graphic organiser

what is GM food?

advantages disadvantages

what is

GM FOOD?

what is

GM FOOD?

= genetically modified

what is

GM FOOD?

= genetically modified= changing the gene

= information in the cells that tell the cells what to do

genes

eg: Our genes tell our cells to make Vitamin D when we are exposed to sunlight

eg: Some people have genes that cause their eyes to be blue

eg: Carrots have genes that tell them to make the chemicals that makes it orange.

what is

GM FOOD?

= genetically modified= changing the gene

what is

GM FOOD?

= genetically modified= changing the gene

Food that has its genes modified,usually by inserting a foreign gene.

actionWrite down in your graphic organiserwhat is GM food?

what is GM food?

advantages disadvantages

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t252CrvYhkE

Watch till 3:37

eg:

Golden RiceThey are yellow because they have genes from the carrot to tell them to produce Vitamin A

eg:

Bt CornThe Bt bacteria has genes that makes it produce chemicals which chase away pests.

These genes were added to corn so that the corn can produce these chemicals to chase away pests, so that there is no need to spray pesticides

actionWrite down in your graphic organiser1) What are the advantages of GM Food?2) Examples to support your point

what is GM food?

advantages disadvantages

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xfrgsezzo8

Watch till 3:37

actionWrite down in your graphic organiser1) What are the disadvantages of GM Food?2) Examples to support your point

what is GM food?

advantages disadvantages

Things for discussion

Can GM Food solve world hunger?

Things to explore

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQDOdnRBLqc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H9WZGKQeYg