Newspaper Activity
Goal: Introduce the topic of gene technology or genetics, help students understand the scope of this topic.
Directions: Obtain as many newspapers, local, country and international, as possible. Have the students read through the newspaper and cut out any articles relating to gene technology or genetics. Once students have completed this task, discuss the articles found.
Possible Variations:
Directions: Obtain as many newspapers, local, country and international, as possible. Have the students read through the newspaper and cut out any articles relating to gene technology or genetics. Once students have completed this task, discuss the articles found.
Possible Variations:
- Have students keep a journal of newspaper articles about gene technology or genetics. Have the students include the article, and a brief summary of the article.
- Have students identify common themes or practices among the articles.