Dining by Design:
Biotechnology and Our Food
TEACHER TIPS & TOOLS for teaching Information Literacy Skills

 Unit:

  

Living with Technology
Unit: Biotechnical Developments in Food Production and Processing

Focus:

  

Role/Goals of Biotechnical Developments in Food Production and Processing

BCPS
Family Studies Indicator:

  

Demonstrate an understanding of the biotechnology that affects production and management in order to ensure a safe, adequate food supply.

Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of biotechnology on the environment in order to ensure the health and prosperity of the world's population.

 BCPS
Library Media
Indicators 9, 10, 11:

  

Use reference skills in order to locate information in a variety of sources (LG-3)

Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information (LG-3)

Use critical thinking skills in order to solve research problems (LG-3)
MSDE Library Media VSC
 

2A
1. Match resources to topic of interest or need.
3A
1. Students will use print resources efficiently and effectively.
3. Students will use computer/online/digital resources efficiently and effectively.
7. Use appropriate graphic organizers or note cards to record relevant information. 
8. Use own words to capture concepts and avoid plagiarism.
5A
2. Apply critical thinking and problem solving strategies.
6A
1. Make decisions to facilitate effective communication of ideas.

MSDE High School Skills for Success

Last update: November 21, 2000
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