Student Worksheet
To accompany 'GM food: Monster or Saviour?'
GM Debate: For
From the video
1. There are several countries where GM technology is already in use
a. Name a country included in the video
b. What crops are included in the video?
c. How does this benefit the farmers?
2. Why does Lord Taverne believe the debate has been reignited?
GM Debate: Against
From the video
1. Why is GM an ‘uncertain technology’?
2. Which countries have already trialled GM crops?
3. Write down two reasons Lord Melchett gives to support his opposition against GM crops
Thinking Deeper
Create a table with two columns, one for arguments in favour of GM crops and one for arguments against GM crops. Start by including arguments discussed in the videos but feel free to add other reasons you can think of.
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