Activity
Exploring the impacts of biotechnology on society
In this activity, students explore a variety of recent biotechnologies and consider their impact on society. The activity can be adapted to suit student level and interest.
The slide show provides a series of images to support the activity. Download the Word file (see link below).
Exploring the impacts of biotechnology on society – slideshow
Slideshow of images displaying various examples of different technologies.
This is part of the Exploring the impacts of biotechnology on society activity.
Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Purpose
This activity will help students develop a more critical awareness of recent biotechnology developments and the ethical issues associated with them.
Keywords
Biotechnology, society, ethics.
Published:01 February 2010