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Gather Information about
GENETICALLY ALTERED FOODS
from a Variety of Sources


Resources
Information Literacy Skills:
Reference sheets and mini-lessons for using resources effectively
Internet Resources Skills

Agricultural Biotechnology

Genetically Engineered Food

Food Biotechnology Background

USDA Biotechnology Page

Searching and Locating

Collecting and Organizing
Digital Content

  • Do a keyword search in one of the BCPS/Maryland Digital Library Information Databases (keywords might include, but not limited to, biotechnology and genetically engineered food).

  • Brain Pop and view the DNA video.
Local Print and Nonprint Resources Skill

Obtain print materials from:

School Library Media Center

  • Do a keyword search in Destiny to find nonfiction, reference books and web sites about your topic.
  • Use indexes or tables of contents in nonfiction and reference books to locate information related to your topic and questions.
  • Check the indexes of print and encyclopedias for articles about your topic.

Baltimore County Public Library

  • Do a keyword search in the BCPL Catalog to locate additional resources.
  • Chat online with a real live librarian at Ask Us Now! Be sure to have your research questions handy!