Ms. Allison's sixth and seventh grade STEM classes are currently researching genetically-modified organisms in our food supply. Each student has taken on the role of someone with a vested interest in the topic: concerned parent, medical professional, agricultural professional, etc. Eventually the students will conduct a panel discussion to share their findings from their persona's perspective. To gather information, the students are conducting research on the internet, Skyped with nutritionist Carley Pollack from Austin, and interviewed Lynn Angell, who has worked for Monsanto for thirty-eight years. The students' questions show their interest in the science, manufacturing, distribution, ethics, and impact of bio-technology in our food supply now and in the future.
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