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Gene Editing for Species Survival
Lesson3 of 5 in this unit
Cool+SecondaryYear 9 - 10ScienceBiologyEnvironmentalBiodiversityConservationSustainability
Lesson Summary
Students will explore the roles of gene editing and reproductive technologies as one strategy for the survival of plants and animals in the face of threats like climate change. Students will look at a number of ways gene editing is used to help species before looking at how these strategies can be part of a bigger conservation picture and making a conservation plan for a species in their area.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- recognise that climate change is a threat to biodiversity
- understand that gene editing and assisted reproductive technologies can play a role in species survival.
Success criteria
Students can:
- discuss the potential opportunities and risks (including ethical questions) associated with gene editing
- create a fact sheet to show how gene editing and assisted reproductive technologies can play a role in the conservation of a local species.
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