The DNA Files III – Educational Materials

1.1 Genetically Modified Foods Lecture

1.2 BT Corn Lecture and Lab

These workshops are to be used in conjunction with:

• Designing the Garden
• Genetic Engineering of Crops in Georgia
• The Business of Biotech in Georgia

Support materials:

• PowerPoint presentation
• Lab Protocol
• Genetically Modified Foods video

These workshops are conducted by Stacy A. Byrd, Fernbank Science Center Botanical Sciences Department:

BSA, Plant Pathology and Genetics
MEd, Agricultural Education

Early career experience in fungicide and plant protectant discovery research. Fifteen years experience as high school Agriscience instructor in Henry County, GA

• 2000 National Agriscience Teacher of the Year
• Developed and taught the Agriscience/Biotechnology major for the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program, 2001-2003

2.1 Genetics Lecture

2.2 Genetics Lab

These workshops are to be used in conjunction with:

• Rewriting Heredity: Environment and the Genome

Support materials:

• Lesson outline
• Lab protocol

3.1 Setting the Mist Net

3.2 Demonstration in Fernbank Forest

3.3 Collecting Data

These workshops are to be used in conjunction with:

• The Heat Is On: Evolution in Action

Support materials:

• Pictures
• DNA Barcodes
• Handheld DNA Scanners
• DNA Website Links
• Lesson outline