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For Grades 7–12 teachers: gain an introductory understanding of biotechnology and its impact on food production.🎬 Watch the video here.
All lesson materials – including the video, Teacher Guide, and Student Worksheets – are free to order or available to download as fillable PDFs. These resources are designed to save prep time and support student learning in any classroom setting.
🧬 What is Biotechnology?
Biotechnology is the use of living organisms or their components to improve or produce useful products.
🎥 What’s in the Video?
The video explores traditional breeding and genetic engineering, highlights the benefits of genetically modified (GM) crops, and addresses questions about the safety of GM foods – including how Health Canada regulates them.
Activity Ideas
Choose activities from the Teacher Guide based on the specific learning outcomes of the course you are teaching.
👀Student Viewing Guide
Have students complete the guide before and after watching the video. Allow time for class discussion of their responses.
📰 News from the Future
Students write a news article set in 2050 describing how biotechnology has changed food production and environmental care.
💡 Biotechnology Pitch
In small groups, students brainstorm an improvement for a fruit, vegetable, or grain using biotechnology, then present a one-minute pitch explaining the problem, solution, and benefits.
📖 The Story Of…
Students research an approved GM food in Canada (e.g., Arctic® apple) and write a science narrative about its development and the biotechnology used.
🔬 Biotechnology One-Pager
Students create a visual one-pager summarizing key biotechnology concepts to show their learning.
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Curriculum & Teacher Support
📚️ Subject Areas by Province
The Biotechnology lesson connects with multiple subjects. The table below provides a quick overview of which subject areas are included in each province. For more detailed information, see the Curriculum Connections.
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Topic |
Alberta
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Saskatchewan |
Manitoba |
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Biotechnology |
Biology, CTS, Science
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Biology, Health Education, Health Science, PAA
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Biology, Science, Social Studies |
📌 Extra Support
Check out “Responding to Student Questions” and “Teacher Background Information” in the Teacher Guide – these sections are designed to help you feel confident and prepared for the lesson.
Explore the lesson materials
Video
Gain an introductory understanding of biotechnology's impact on food production. (~3 min)
Teacher Guide
Features a “Before the Lesson” checklist, background information, and activity ideas.
Student Viewing Guide
Students complete a viewing guide before and after the video then share responses.