Your task is to design a persuasive piece (pamphlet, advertisement, editorial, commercial,etc.) IN SUPPORT of or IN OPPOSITION to the mandatory labeling of genetically altered food BASED UPON SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE. Use several cited sources to support your statement and remember to consider the credibility of your sources when defending your position. ( Be aware of �extremist organizations!) You should research BOTH sides of the debate, before deciding upon your position. As you research, think about the following questions to decide upon your position statement. 1. What is the definition of a genetically modified organism/food? 2. What are the areas of greatest promise in the modification of crop plants? and the consequences of greatest danger in the modification of crop plants? 3. What are the environmental advantages of genetically modified foods? and disadvantages of genetically modified foods? 4. What are the health benefits of genetically modified food? and healthrisks of genetically modified food? 5. What are the economic consequences? 6. Who benefits from this? Who is harmed? 7. What is the impact of genetically modified foods on the average consumer? 8. Do consumers have a right to know about the use of genetically modified foods when they shop?
The Process of Making GMOs: interactive simulation of the production of a GMO
describes the process of genetic engineering
FAQ website
General Description of GM foods
Click "Know Your Foods" to Find Out Which Foods are GM
Articles by scientists, science educators, and science students on issues related to biotechnology
Another interactive simulation
The World Health Organization publications on GM foods
The Council for Biotechnology
A publication to view on Agricultural Biotechnology
Pros of GM foods: Pro GMO
Pro GMO
Cons of GMOs: Organic Gardening- use �genetic engineering� to search this site
Anti-GMO
Links That Present Both Pro and Anti-GMO: Human Genome Project Information
Issues in Biotechnology
Scroll Down for the List of Benefits and Risks
Both Pro and Con
Links That Discuss Labeling: FDA Food Labeling Draft
The Pew Initiative
Other Helpful Resources: Harrvest of Fear
CT's Statewide Library Card - You Will Need Your Library Card Number
Citation Machine- MLA format