Gene Patenting
Mini-Debates
Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12
Should a company be able to patent or control the use of a plant? This lesson introduces a Canadian case (Monsanto Vs. Farmer Schmeiser) that went to the Supreme Court of Canada. The class debates the issues.
Focus
topic-based
4-skills
ethics
technology & innovation
food
agreeing & disagreeing
interpretive
productive
interactive
Vocabulary
contain
herbicide
damage
previous
recover
research
insert
profit
patent
originate
violate
sue