Evaluate the Benefits and

Risks of Using Genetically

Modified Organism

ARLENE TOMINES –CARLOS, DHumms(h.c.),PhDc,MAN,RN,LPT

Master Teacher – 1
Sucad National High School
 Learning Area: Earth and Life Science
Grade Level: Grade 11
TOPIC: Benefits and Risks of using GMO
Learning Competency: Evaluate the benefits and risks of using
GMOs ( S11/12LC- 22)

Guide Card:

At the end of the lesson, the learner will be able to:

a.Know the benefits of GMOs
b.Identify the risks of GMOs
c.List down and explain the benefits and risks of GMOs and
use that information to form a personal opinion.
d.Show awareness on the given risks of GMOs to human
health.

Introduction:
GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) are living organisms
whose genetic material has been synthetically manipulated in a
laboratory through genetic engineering or GE. This relatively new
science creates unstable combinations of plant, animal,
bacterial, viral genes that do not occur in nature or through
traditional cross breeding methods.
The Philippines was the first in Asia to approve commercial
cultivation of a GM crop for animal feed and food in 2002 when
it allowed GM corn planting. It has also allowed GM crop imports
for more than a decade. Around 70 percent of its corn output is
GM.
GMO’s critics argue the technology poses risks to public
health, while advocates say such fears have not been
scientifically proven and that high-yielding genetically
altered crops would help ensure food security as the
world’s population grows.
Activity Card #1

1. Have you eaten foods made from

genetically modified crops?
a. Yes
b. No
2. Which foods use genetically
modified organisms in their production to the largest extent?
a. Cheese
b. Vegetables
c. Meat
3. What are the current benefits of having foods made from genetically modified
crops?
a. They improve farm profitability and make some farmer’s
job easier
b. They allow farmers to greatly increase the amount of crops produced
c. They improve convenience for consumers
d. They improve the nutritional quality
4. What effect does eating genetically modified foods have on
your genes?
a.It could cause your own genes to mutate
b. It could cause your own genes to absorb the excess genes
c. It has no effect on your genes
d. The effects of human genetics are not known
5. Are foods made from genetically modified crops required to pass human
testing?
a.Yes
b. No
 Picture Analysis:
a. What do you see in the picture?
b. What is the message conveyed in the picture?

GMO - genetically modified organism, is a plant, animal, Microorganism

or other organism whose genetic makeup has been modified in a
laboratory using genetic engineering or transgenic technology. This
creates combinations of plant, animal, bacterial
and virus genes that

Review: do not occur in nature or through traditional

crossbreeding methods.

Genetic Modification -is the process of modifying an organism by adding

new genetic material or DNA. It’s also called genetic engineering
or genetic manipulation. The goal of genetic modification is introducing
new traits that are not currently present in that organism, including
insect resistance hardiness or modified nutrient content.

BioTechnology - is a term used to describe the modification of biological

processes through human intervention

Organic-is a term used to describe plant and animal products that

were produced without synthetic products like pesticides and
antibiotics. Organic products do not contain genetically modified
ingredients.

Activity Card #2
1.GM Os are
created
by

injecting chemicals into food AFTER it is

harvested.

2.After a GMO is developed, it is thoroughly evaluated by the

USDA, FDA, and EPA to identify unintended consequences
to the environment or to our health if consumed.

3.GMOs have bombarded the produce section of the grocery

store. It is difficult to avoid GMO fruits and vegetables.

4.The bulk of GM crops that are harvested in the US are for the
use of livestock feed.

5.If I purchase food labeled with the USDA Organic seal, I know
these products did not grow from a GM seed.

Discussion:
 It takes many years for a GM crop to be developed, tested, and
finally approved for commercial release. There are 10 approved variety
of GMO plants. Of those crops, 5 could be found in the produce section.
They are sweet corn, papaya, potatoes,squash and artic apple.Prior to
their release, GMO foods are monitored and regulated by three primary
agencies in the United States:

Food and Drug Administration: "FDA regulates the safety of food for
humans and animals, including foods produced from genetically
engineered (GE) plants. Foods from GE plants must meet the same food
safety requirements as foods derived from traditionally bred plants."

United States Department of Agriculture: "The USDA, EPA, and FDA work
to ensure that crops produced through genetic engineering for
commercial use are properly tested and studied to make sure they pose
no significant risk to consumers or the environment."

Environmental Protection Agency: The EPA focuses on reviewing the

environmental impacts of a GE crop prior to field-testing and the
commercial release of the seed. They ensure there are no unintended
consequences to honeybees, other beneficial insects, earthworms, fish,
or the environment in general. They also look for any possible impact
on other crops.

After careful consideration by these three agencies, a GM crop

may be approved. After approval, seeds are made available for
purchase and farmers can choose to grow the GM crop or not. It's
important to understand that not all farmers choose to grow GM crop
varieties even when they are available.

Although there are benefits to utilizing biotechnology, it’s important

to recognize the risks as well.

Benefits:
Increased revenue for farmers internationally
Some GMO foods taste better
Possibility of growing more food in small area
A stronger tolerance to certain weather conditions
More production of crops

Risks:
Possibility of causing allergic reaction
Possibility of new diseases being introduced into the
Community
 Foods produced are not labeled to inform the consumers
of genetically modified foods
Possible destruction of the natural ecosystem
Food companies conduct their own tests not the FDA

Guided Activity#1

1.

EOCONLIGOBYHT - _________________________________
It is a term used to describe the modification of biological processes
through human intervention

2. IGCEETN INERGNEEING - __________________________

Also known as genetic modification. It is the science of identifying,
isolating and altering genes.

3. OGM - ________________
Are living organisms whose genetic material has been synthetically manipulated in a
laboratory through Genetic Engineering

4. NTCEEGI ODIICNMFTOAI - _____________________

Is a process of modifying an organism by adding new genetic material
on DNA

5.OCGNIAR - _____________________
Term use to describe plant and animal products that were produced
without synthetic products.

Guided Activity#2
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Across:
1. It is a process of modifying an organism by adding new

genetic material on DNA

2. It is a general term used to describe the modification of
biological processes through human intervention
4.Genetically Modified organisms

Down:
1. It is also known as genetic modification. It is the science of
identifying, isolating and altering genes
3. Term used to describe plant and animal products that were
produced without synthetic products.
 Enrichm
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Circle the words listed below. Words may appear straight
across,
backward straight across, up and down, diagonally.
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A R T Y E G D C G B N A Q E R H Y P L M V C N O
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B G H E Q W R Y U J K L S K S I R F S A C V G O
S G Y H C R O P S I R W R J D J K E H E W J K N

1.Genetically modified
2.GMO
3.Food and Drug Administration
4. DNA
5. Organic
6. Benefits
7. Risks
8. Farmer
9. Allergies
10. Crops

Reflection Card
 Genetically
modified, or
transgenic,
organisms are
created through high tech transfers of selected genetic material from one
organism to another. The goal of this genetic engineering process is to create
new varieties of plants and animals with chosen characteristics. While humans
have intervened in the genetic development of plants and animals over the
millennia, these new bio-engineered interventions are
of a different order.
Historically, farmers have altered the genetic make-up
of plant and animal species by selecting individuals that
possess desirable traits for reproduction, cross-breeding, and cross-pollination.
These interventions have taken place within
the limits imposed by nature.
The promoters of GMOs point to the benefits to human
good these products will bring. A stance that holds that all of Earth’s
expressions have intrinsic value leads to deep ethical/moral questions about
genetic modification of life forms even for the purpose of human good.
Direction: Write T if the statement is True and write False if the
statement is wrong.

1.Are foods made

from genetically
modified crops
required to pass human testing?
2.Companies are required by law
to label their products
as non GMO or GMO free
3.GMOs cause allergies, toxins, new diseases and
Nutritional problems
4.GMOs are safe for human consumption?
5.Animal studies indicate that there are only two
health risks associated with eating GM foods
infertility and reproductive problems.
6.After a GMO is developed, it is thoroughly evaluated
by the USDA, FDA and EPA to identify unintended
consequences to the environment or to our health if
consumed.
7.GMOs are created by injecting chemicals into food
after it is harvested
8.One benefit of GMOs I, it can produce crop with less
Chemical
9.Sometimes vegetable oil produced with GMO seeds.
10. The term “genetically modified” and “genetically
engineered” mean different thing.
 Reference
Direction: Identify if
the statement is
BENEFIT OR RISK of GMO.

1. Increased revenue for farmers

internationally
2. Some GMO foods taste better
3. Possibility of growing more food in
small area
4.Possibility of causing allergic reaction
5.Possibility of new diseases being
introduced into the community
6.Foods produced are not labeled to
inform the consumers of genetically
modified foods
7.Possible destruction of the natural ecosystem
8. Food companies conduct their own tests not
the FDA
9. A stronger tolerance to certain weather
conditions
10. More production of crops

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https://www.agclassroom.org/va/matrix/lessonplan_print.cfm?lpid=86
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Maryknollogc.org/statement/reflection papers gmos
Vegetarian times.com/health and nutrition/quiz

Answe
r Card 1.
2.
3.
Yes
A
A
4. C
5. Yes

Seed size and shape of GMO corn seed varies from large round. Seed
Size and shape of organic corn varies from flat small round.

1. Biotechnology
2. Genetic Engineering
3. GMO
4. Genetic Modification
5. Organic

Enrichment#1
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1. T 6. T 1. Benefit 6. Risk
2. T 7. False 2. Benefit 7. Risk
3. T 8. T 3. Benefit 8. Risk
4. T 9. T 4. Risk 9. Benefit
5. False 10. False 5. Risk 10. Benefit
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