Earth Science

In this activity, students develop research skills through the design and development of their own research projects involving backyard bird feeders. Students take ownership of their project through construction of their own bird feeders in the classroom, maintain a journal, design a testable hypothesis, and communicate their findings through a poster.

This lesson is designed to expose students to the various issues surrounding GMO foods and to help them understand the complexity of the issues surrounding the biotechnology movement. Students can read two PBS NewsHour pieces, both of which involve a variety of perspectives surrounding the GMO issue. Additionally, students will try to identify GMO foods that they have consumed and discuss the "to label or not to label" debate.