This is a webquest on genetically
modified food, a topic covered in the Geography Syllabus for Upper Secondary.
This project offers a myriad of choices for students to learn about the pros
and cons of genetically modified (GM) food products.
Learners
This webquest is intended for
Secondary 3 students, studying Geography either as their Core or Elective
Humanities subject.
Big Idea
For Students to be able to weigh
the pros and cons of GM Foods, and make their own informed decision and
position about the ethical, moral, economic, health and other considerations of
the debate.
Teacher’s process
Procedure
1) Break
students into groups of 5-6.
2) Assign
students the WebQuest and allocate each student a group role.
3) Have
students print and review appropriate evaluation rubrics, and give detailed
instructions.
4) Give
students deadlines.
5) Watch
& monitor progress.
6) Assign
days for presentation & inform students which days they will present.
Additional Thoughts
1. Depending on the level
of your students, the WebQuest will probably take 3 days in class time and 4
days to prepare on their own time. Therefore, a good timeframe would be
about one week from start to finish.
2. Presentations may take
an additional 2 days depending on class size and presentation format chosen.
3. If computers are limited,
a schedule can be developed for each group to use the computers and the time
table adjusted accordingly.