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Excellent article from We are Teachers Blog.

Week 8 This reading selection is for Honors High school Biology students learning about Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology. It is an article from CSA Discovery Guides by Deborah M. Whitman titled "Genetically Modified Foods: Harmful or Helpful?" released in 2000. The reading discusses what genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are, what the advantages and criticisms are, how prevalent GM crops are, what plants are involved, and how GM food are regulated and labeled. The assignment for this reading is to: 1. Read the article 2. Take notes on the pros and cons for the use of GMOs (Cornell Notes as part of my data action plan) 3. Choose a side (for /against) 4. Make a claim and justify that claim 5. Create a persuasive poster to support that claim. For differentiation, the article can be shortened and simplified for readers of different levels.

This free app is appropriate for anyone who can access a 3G or WiFi network to use all three sources (Thesaurus, Dictionary, and Translator). The application is invaluable for ESL students who can access the app via a mobile telephone for in-class assistance to hundreds of new words, definitions and translations.

This looks at both pros and cons of standardized testing. It helps to see the other sides of the argument. I think as critical thinkers we need to embrace the benefits of education with and without standardized testing.

The purpose of ProCon is to provide resources for critical thinking and to educate without bias. They research issues that are controversial and important, and present them in a balanced, comprehensive, straightforward, transparent, and primarily pro-con format at no charge. Detailed lesson plans are targeted towards a variety of standards to chose from and guidance on how to incorporate the lessons into 15 National Teaching Standards is included.