Gene Patenting

Mini-Debates

High Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

Should a company be able to patent or control the use of a plant? This lesson introduces a Canadian case (Monsanto Vs. Farmer Schmeiser) that went to the Supreme Court of Canada. The class debates the issues.

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Focus

topic-based
4-skills
ethics
technology & innovation
food
agreeing & disagreeing

Vocabulary

contain
herbicide
damage
previous
recover
research
insert
profit
patent
originate
violate
sue
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane