Genetic Food Modification

1. Write a report, providing a brief overview of the debate surrounding genetic food modification. 2. Utilizing information from the Internet, include in the report the process by which transgenic organisms are created. In your description, address the following questions: • How is this process similar to the more traditional selective breeding and how is it different? • What are the potential benefits of genetic modification of food? • What are the concerns of those opposed to genetically modified crops?

Overview of biotechnology, feedlot agriculture, aquaculture and sustainable agriculture

For the following please cover the General overview, basic principles and the benefits and drawbacks 1) Biotechnology and genetic engineering 2) Feedlot agriculture, aquaculture, 3) Food choices as energy choices, 4) Sustainable agriculture

SOCIAL SCIENCE PROBLEM-SOLVING METHOD

Use of the problem-solving method to analyze the problem of increasing greenhouse emissions. Possible solutions to the problem.

Lead in Candy

Lead in Candy Introduction: A recent issue that has generated a good deal of controversy is contaminants in children’s candy. In April 2004, Orange County Register conducted an investigation and published a six-part story about lead in candy, imported mostly from Mexico. The story and news reports since the initial story are available on the newspaper’s Web site: www.ocregister.com/investigations/2004/lead/index.php. Tasks: You will cover one of the following aspects of the story: Introduction: presentation and summary of the issue How lead gets into candies The allowable levels of lead The effects of lead on children’s health and in adults, especially during pregnancy T... click for more

Food and Water Supplies

Develop a plan to assist a developing country with its food and water supply. • Choose a developing country, such as Cambodia, Haiti, Maldives, or Rwanda. For an extensive listing of developing countries, check the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) column on this page: http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/35/9/2488552.pdf • Congratulations! You are in charge of the world (Miller, 2005). You have been asked to assist a developing country with its food and water supply. When devising your plan, you should list and weigh the pros and cons of at least three alternative methods for maximizing food production, decide on the one you think would be most successful, and explain your reasons for choosing it.... click for more