Gene Edited Crops are Now a Reality. Are We Ready?

Gene Edited Crops are Now a Reality.

ESL news-based lesson plan

Lesson Overview

ESL lesson plan on genetic engineering and agriculture. Students develop an awareness of how genetic engineering can be used to improve plant production. The ESL lesson is based on an article which was published by The Conversation. 

It focus on practicing key skills related to reading, speaking, collaboration and critical thinking.  You will need at least 90 minutes to complete this lesson, if used as a flipped ESL lesson. However, lesson can run up to 3 hours ( consider two  90-minute lessons or for university teachers adjust as needed).

While targeting intermediate and upper-intermediate language learners of English, it is highly adaptable as it have been purposely designed to faciliate mixed-levelled classes. This includes in a tertiary institution such as a university or within a professional environment, targeting professionals.

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