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Science as a Human Endeavour

Critical Thinking

Overview

Recommended Year Level: Years 8, 9 and 10                                                                                      &nbs

Glass

Overview

Recommended Year Level: Years 9 and 10                                                                                       &

Properties

Overview

Recommended Year Level: Years 9 and 10                                                                                       &

Regulation of Gene Technology Research in Australia

Overview

Recommended Year Level: Years 7, 8, 9 and 10                                                                                      

Protecting Threatened Species

Overview

Recommended Year Level: Years 7 and 9                                                                                       &n

Biological Control of Pests

Overview

Recommended Year Level: Years 7 and 9                                                                                       &n

Food and Agriculture

Overview

Recommended Year Level: Years 9 and 10    
Required Knowledge: Little                                                                   

Cleaning Up and Managing the Environment

Overview

Recommended Year Level: Years 9 and 10
Required Knowledge: Little                                                                          &nb

Environment

Overview

Recommended Year Level: Years 7, 8 and 9 
Required Knowledge: Some knowledge required
Duration: 1 x 50 minute lesson

This section highlights case studies where biotechnology is being used to address some environmental issues. Biotechnology has the potential for many positive impacts on the environment. For example, it can be used to: