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Gene Editing for Species Survival

Cool+SecondaryYear 9 - 10ScienceBiologyEnvironmentalBiodiversityConservationSustainability

Summary

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.

Lesson guides and printables

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