Starter Activity Answer the following questions onto a

Starter Activity: Answer the following questions onto a show me board: Name three limiting factors of photosynthesis.

Key area 8 Controversial biological procedures

Controversial Biological Procedures Learning Intention: to investigate and present findings about a chosen controversial biological procedure. Success Criteria: Be able to make an informed choice about which biological procedure you wish to investigate. Be able to produce an effective presentation on your chosen topic.

Watch and Listen • Selection of Video Clips Your teacher may choose some video clips on controversial biological procedures for your to watch.

Controversial Biological Procedure • There are many biological procedures that are carried out, and more that are in the process of being developed, that carry many pros and cons. • Let’s brain storm and see what you know.

Controversial Biological Procedures • Genetic engineering • Transgenic Plants • Gene Therapy • Embryonic Stem Cells • Transgenic Animals • Vaccine Therapy The above are only a few ideas – it would be great if you could come up with your own!

Presentation • You will have two periods in total to complete your presentation. • On the third period, you will present to your teacher and class. • You can choose to present a Power. Point Presentation or A 3 Poster Presentation. • Your presentation will be assessed using the following criteria:

Presentation Criteria 1. Are you prepared? 2. Is the visual aid relevant to the presentation? 3. Are you using good body language? 4. Is the presentation relevant to the procedure chosen? 5. Was your presentation structured clearly? 6. Was your voice clear and tone varied? 7. Were you prepared to interact with your audience? 8. Did you use your own words as much as possible (no copying and pasting)? 9. Did you reference your presentation? 10. Is your presentation of a high quality?

Controversial Biological Procedures Learning Intention: to investigate and present findings about a chosen controversial biological procedure. Success Criteria: Be able to make an informed choice about which biological procedure you wish to investigate. Be able to produce an effective presentation on your chosen topic.