Print This PageBiotechnology for Plants, Animals and the Environment Curriculum
Feeding the world's population and protecting the environment are two issues facing our nation and the world at large. Today, biotechnology is being applied to microbes, plants, and animals to improve things like crop resistance to disease or insects and to produce useful tools that conserve natural resources and benefit the environment.
In recent years, Americans, and citizens from around the world have become more conscious of the use of biotechnology. The agricultural industry has a vested interest in maintaining the use of techniques behind biotechnology. Educating students about this sound science will ensure its continued wise use and create informed consumers.
Though biotechnology has its roots in ancient processes like bread making or yogurt fermentation, today's biotechnology is built around new scientific insights into how microorganisms, plants and animals can be enhanced. In Biotechnology for Plants, Animals and the Environment students learn about biotechnology's techniques, practical application and related careers. These materials are available to teachers in a variety of easy-to-use activities - discussion topics, case studies, readings, hands-on labs and Internet activities - that can be modified to match classroom needs.
