Republic of the Philippines

UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES

Claro M Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
Tel.Nos (088) 856-1738/856-1739 Telefax (088) 856-4696
College of Science and Mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

INDIVIDUAL/GROUP ACTIVITY
Week 10 – 11
A. Getting to Know Nano (20 points)
B. Conceptualizing a Possible GMO (20 points)
Total Score: 40 points
Deadline: April 29, 2023

Intended Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this activity, the student should be able to:
A. Nanotechnology
▪ Cite applications of Nanotechnology across different fields/areas;
▪ Identify the major impacts (both positive and negative) of these Nanotechnology
applications on society
B. GMO
▪ Conceptualize a possible product to be genetically modified;
▪ Identify the ethical issues involved in the creation of conceptualized GMO product

General Instructions:

1. This activity consists of two (2) parts:

A. Nanotechnology; and
B. GMOs
2. This activity may be submitted either individually or by group. Please CONSULT your respective
teachers for instructions regarding this.
3. Submit at USTeP using the filename:
Individual Submission: Course_Section_Lastname,Firstname_Wk10-11_Nano-GMO
Group Submission: Course_Section_Group#_Wk10-11_Nano-GMO
4. Deadline of Submission: April 22, 2023

Specific Instructions:

A. Nanotechnology
1. Research on a NANO PRODUCT available in the market today.
2. Draw or paste a picture of your chosen product in the box provided below. (2 pts.)
3. Provide a brief description of this product below your picture using the following guide:
a. Name of product (1 pt.)
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UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES
Claro M Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
Tel.Nos (088) 856-1738/856-1739 Telefax (088) 856-4696
College of Science and Mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

b. How was it produced using nanotechnology? Brief answer only. (5 pts.)

c. Cite ADVANTAGES or the BENEFITS derived from the use of this Nano-
product in terms of function. Use bullet list only. (5 pts.)
4. Name a field or area where this product is already applied (please refer to your Learning
Materials for the list of fields/areas/industries). (3 pts.)
5. What is/are the RISK/S or DISADVANTAGE/S associated with your chosen nano-
product? Use bullet list only. (3 pts.)
6. Please do not forget to cite your sources/links below your photo. (1 pt.)

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B. GMO
1. Think of a product that you want to genetically modify.
2. Draw that product in the box provided below and answer the questions that follow.
3. In conceptualizing your GMO:
✓ Think of features or characteristics that you want your product to possess.
✓ Think of its potential impacts to society.
 Republic of the Philippines
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES
Claro M Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
Tel.Nos (088) 856-1738/856-1739 Telefax (088) 856-4696
College of Science and Mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

For INDIVIDUAL SUBMISSION:

STUDENT’s NAME: ________________________________

For GROUP SUBMISSION:

GROUP No. _______________________________ Date of Submission: _____________
GROUP Members: _______________________________ ______________________________
_______________________________ ______________________________
_______________________________ ______________________________
Course & Section: _______________________________________ Score: ________/40______

ACTIVITY SHEET

A. Getting to Know Nano

Score: 20 points

(PASTE/DRAW a PICTURE of your chosen NANO PRODUCT here)

(2 pts.)

NAME of CHOSEN NANO-PRODUCT: ______________________________________________________ (1 pt.)

SOURCE/S: ______________________________________________________________________________ (1 pt.)

 Republic of the Philippines
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES
Claro M Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
Tel.Nos (088) 856-1738/856-1739 Telefax (088) 856-4696
College of Science and Mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

How was it Advantages/Benefits FIELD or AREA RISK/S or

produced using of your chosen where this product is DISADVANTAGE/S
nanotechnology? Nano-product already applied associated with this
Nano-Product?

Brief answer only. Answer in bullet list. Answer in bullet list Answer in bullet list
(5 pts.) (5 pts.) (3 pts.) (3 pts.)
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B. Conceptualizing a Possible GMO

Score: 20 points

(DRAW your proposed Genetically Modified Product here.)

(5pts)
 Republic of the Philippines
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES
Claro M Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
Tel.Nos (088) 856-1738/856-1739 Telefax (088) 856-4696
College of Science and Mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. What is your GMO’s modified characteristic/s and feature/s? (5pts)

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2. What is your proposed GMO’s impact to society? (5pts)

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3. What issues and concerns may arise as a result of your proposed GMO? (5pts)
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