LESSON PLAN

I. Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to do the following:
1. Define Genetically Modified Organism (GMO);
2. Describe how and why GMOs are made; and
3. Discuss the ethics and implications of GMOs and potential future impacts.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Genetically Modified Organisms
Materials: Powerpoint slides and Laptop
References:
1. Biology by Campbell 12th Edition
2. Biotechnology Demystified by Walker
3. DOST Biosafety Committee website (https://www.google.com/search?
client=safari&rls=en&q=dost+bc&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8)
4. International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications website
(https://www.isaaa.org/gmapprovaldatabase/approvedeventsin/default.asp?
CountryID=PH)

III. Procedure/Learning Strategies

A. Routinary Activities
B. Prayer
C. Checking of Cleanliness
D. Checking of Attendance
E. Recall
F. Lesson Proper

Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)

- organisms whose genetic material has been manipulated by genetic
engineering techniques
 Humans have been involved in selective crossing for thousands of
years

How are GMOs made?

 Today, GMO’s can be produced by molecular manipulation
 We can take a gene from one organism and insert it directly into
another
 This advancement in bioengineering allows genes to be inserted into
organisms that could not breed in nature

History of GMO Development

1973 - created first genetically modified bacteria
1974 - created GM mice
1982 - first commercial development of GMOs (insulin-producing bacteria)
1994 - began to sell genetically modified food
2003 - began to sell GMOs as pets (Glofish)
Why make GMOs?
 n Agriculture
q Pesticide resistance
q Increase size
q Nutritional value
n Medical
q Pharmaceuticals
q Gene therapy
q Transgenic animals
n Pets

Problems & Ethical Issues

n Proprietary and Legal issues
n Creating super weeds or super pests
n Harm to the environment and wildlife (Genetic Pollution)
n Profiteering
n Risk to human health; unsafe to eat
n Lack of Information
n Issue of Labeling
n Farmers’ health
n What about genetic engineering in humans?
n Playing GOD???

GMOs in the Philippine context - REGULATION

THE DOST BIOSAFETY COMMITTEE

In 2009, Department of Science and Technology Biosafety

Committee (DOST-BC) was established. Along with the Biosafety
Committees of the Departments of Agriculture; Health; and the
Environment and Natural Resources, the NBF was created  in order for
concerned government departments to better respond to the challenges
presented by the rapid advancements in modern biotechnology. 

G. Evaluation
Write an essay about this question:
Is Genetically Engineered Food the Solution to the World's Hunger
Problems?

IV. Assignment
Answer the following questions:
1. What is nanotechnology?
2. Are there any specific health or other risks from nanoproducts?