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Genetic Engineering by Cathy Herzog Challenge Amelia Middle School Congressional Hearing Research genetically modified corn. Is it safe for the environment? Is it safe for humans and animals to eat? Present your findings at a Congressional Hearing. Hear other facts and ideas regarding this important topic. You Need to Know Background As the population of the world continues to grow, finding more efficient ways of growing and raising food becomes more important. Agriculture has been modifying our food throughout the ages through selective breeding. Modern technology now allows us to choose traits and even introduce new traits by altering the DNA of our food. This gives rise to the question, should we alter the genetics of our food? Academic Content Standards Diversity of species occurs through gradual processes over many generations. Changes in environmental conditions can affect how beneficial a trait will be for the survival and reproductive success of an organism or an entire species. Expression of all traits is determined by genes and environmental factors to varying degrees. Many genes influence more than one trait, and many traits are influenced by more than one gene. How do species change over time? How does an organism’s genetic make-up affect it’s ability to survive in different environments? How prevalent are genetically altered foods? Does genetic engineering affect ecosystems? Analyze the information you have gathered from your own and other’s research. Choose a side. Is genetically modified food a good idea. Defend your opinion. Activities Nature at Work Investigate how variation in an organism and changes in the environment can result in changes in a population. Designer Genes Design your own creature. How will it do when placed in a new environment? Will it thrive or will the new conditions prove to be terminal? Our solar system has many harsh environments. Design a creature that will be successful in one of these environments. CEEMS is supported by the National Science Foundation grant # 1102990. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, and/or recommendations are those of the investigators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.