Artificial Selection Methods
Objective: Gather and synthesize information about the technologies that have changed the
way humans influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms.
Topics: Selective Breeding, Animal Husbandry, GMOs, Gene Therapy
Essential Question:
How have humans used these technologies to influence the inheritance of desired traits in
organisms?
Good info to gather:
- definitions
- general information
- pros and cons of each topic if applicable
- real world examples
- reasons for continuing to study and practice them
- ethical dilemmas regarding them
Use the links on the back of the page to gather and synthesize information about the
technology topics above. Organize your research so that it is easy to find info for future
activities and assessments.
NOTE: Be sure to consider the source that you information comes from. Might the source be biased?
Selective Breeding/Animal Husbandry
http://goo.gl/PyDWGG
Apple Breeding
http://goo.gl/ZoUnyP
Saving the Elephant Population
http://goo.gl/ZHgCp2
Farm Animals bred for Warmer Climates
http://goo.gl/fdBxIE
What is Selective Breeding?
http://goo.gl/pHQthg
Dire Wolf Project
http://goo.gl/LZ1d6e
New Genes for Old
http://goo.gl/7U2ut6
Selective Breeding or Artificial Selection
http://goo.gl/dexp3Y
What is Animal Husbandry?
http://goo.gl/LrqvYq
Animal Husbandry Wikipedia
http://goo.gl/9l3CMH
Advantages and Disadvantages of Selective Breeding
GMOs, Gene Therapy
http://goo.gl/UTT7Vk
Dengue Mosquitoes
http://goo.gl/vTvM6S
Battle Over Food Labeling
http://goo.gl/vn0g56
Gene Modification
http://goo.gl/cwE2KN
Agricultural Biotechnology
http://goo.gl/uh7v9e
Bizarre Examples of Genetic Engineering
http://goo.gl/vd86z6
The Truth About GMOs
http://goo.gl/YNmyYo
Pros and Cons of GMO Foods
http://goo.gl/7R4Auy
How are GMOs Created?
http://goo.gl/76Lsgw
Mutant Mosquitoes
http://goo.gl/IpVLXx
How Does Gene Therapy Work?
http://goo.gl/eJEsfO
Gene Therapy
http://goo.gl/x54K4Z
Gene Therapy to Treat Sickle Cell
http://goo.gl/mwXPUX
Correcting Diseases Before Birth