Title of assignment:

How has science helped and is helping in the creation of genetically modified organisms to benefit
human societies.

Criterion Assessed: D - Reflecting on the impacts of science

Learner profile:
This activity will require you to be ‘‘Thinkers; Inquirers; Knowledgeable and Communicators’’.

You task:

● Explain the ways in which science is applied and used to produce genetically modified
organisms.
● Discuss and evaluate the implications of using science and its application in gene transfer,
interacting with two of the following factors: social, economic, environmental, cultural and
ethical.
● Consistently apply scientific language to communicate understanding clearly and precisely.
● Document sources completely.
Present your essay with the following format:

a) Word limit: 700 – 1200 words

b) Font-Times New Roman
c) Font size-12
d) Spacing - 2.0
e) Margins-1.0 inch on the left and Right
f) In text referencing (current MLA format)
g) Present a bibliography in MLA format

Time line:
You have one week to finish your work from the start of your research time. You will be required to submit your
work to www.turnitin.com

Assessment:
Based on Criteria D: REFLECTING ON THE IMPACTS OF SCIENCE

Maximum: 8

Achievement level Level descriptor

0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the

descriptors below.
1-2 The student is able to:
i. outline the ways in which science is used to address a specific
problem or issue
 ii. outline the implications of using science to solve a specific problem
or issue, interacting with a factor
iii. apply scientific language to communicate understanding but does
so with limited success
iv. document sources, with limited success.
3-4 The student is able to:
i. summarize the ways in which science is applied and used to address
a specific problem or issue
ii. describe the implications of using science and its application to
solve a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor
iii. sometimes apply scientific language to communicate
understanding
iv. sometimes document sources correctly.
5-6 The student is able to:
i. describe the ways in which science is applied and used to address a
specific problem or issue
ii. discuss the implications of using science and its application to solve
a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor
iii. usually apply scientific language to communicate understanding
clearly and precisely
iv. usually document sources correctly.
7-8 The student is able to:
i. explain the ways in which science is applied and used to address a
specific problem or issue
ii. discuss and evaluate the implications of using science and its
application to solve a specific problem or issue, interacting with a
factor
iii. consistently apply scientific language to communicate
understanding clearly and precisely
iv. document sources completely.

Command Terms:

Apply: Use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation or real circumstances.

Describe: to give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.

Discuss: Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses.
Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
Explain: give a detailed account.

Outline: Give a brief account.

Summarize: Abstract a general theme or major point(s)

Document: Credit sources of information used by referencing (or citing), following one recognized referencing
system. References should be included in the text and also at the end of the piece of work in a reference list or
bibliography.