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.

Use the Slideshow menu for further options, including view full screen, and go here for the download option.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato
Size: 5.05 MB

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: 1 February 2010,Updated: 13 November 2018