Republic of the Philippines

UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES

Claro M Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
Tel.Nos (088) 856-1738/856-1739 Telefax (088) 856-4696
College of Science and Mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

For INDIVIDUAL SUBMISSION:

STUDENT’s NAME:

For GROUP SUBMISSION:

GROUP No. 1
GROUP Members:
• Hermonica Ampo
• Jane Kyla Cabaraban
• Niña Francine F. Cortes
• Joshua Galanida
• Jonna Frenchy Molina
Course & Section: BS SCIED 1D Score: /20

INDIVIDUAL/GROUP ACTIVITY
Week 10 – 11
A. Getting to Know Nano (20 points)
B. Conceptualizing a Possible GMO (20 points)
Total Score: 40 points
Deadline: November 19, 2022

Intended Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this activity, the student should be able to:
A. Nanotechnology
▪ Cite applications of Nanotechnology across different fields/areas;
▪ Identify the major impacts (both positive and negative) of these Nanotechnology
applications on society
B. GMO
▪ Conceptualize a possible product to be genetically modified;
▪ Identify the ethical issues involved in the creation of conceptualized GMO product

General Instructions:

1. This activity consists of two (2) parts:

A. Nanotechnology; and
B. GMOs
2. This activity may be submitted either individually or by group. Please CONSULT your respective
teachers for instructions regarding this.
3. Submit at USTeP using the filename:
Individual Submission: Course_Section_Lastname,Firstname_Wk10-11_Nano-GMO
Group Submission: Course_Section_Group#_Wk10-11_Nano-GMO
4. Deadline of Submission: November 19, 2022
 Republic of the Philippines
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES
Claro M Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
Tel.Nos (088) 856-1738/856-1739 Telefax (088) 856-4696
College of Science and Mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Specific Instructions:

A. Nanotechnology
1. Research on a NANO PRODUCT available in the market today.
2. Draw or paste a picture of your chosen product in the box provided below. (2 pts.)
3. Provide a brief description of this product below your picture using the following guide:
a. Name of product (1 pt.)
b. How was it produced using nanotechnology? Brief answer only. (5 pts.)
c. Cite ADVANTAGES or the BENEFITS derived from the use of this Nano-
product in terms of function. Use bullet list only. (5 pts.)
4. Name a field or area where this product is already applied (please refer to your Learning
Materials for the list of fields/areas/industries). (3 pts.)
5. What is/are the RISK/S or DISADVANTAGE/S associated with your chosen nano-
product? Use bullet list only. (3 pts.)
6. Please do not forget to cite your sources/links below your photo. (1 pt.)

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B. GMO
1. Think of a product that you want to genetically modify.
2. Draw that product in the box provided below and answer the questions that follow.
3. In conceptualizing your GMO:
✓ Think of features or characteristics that you want your product to process.
✓ Think of its potential impacts to society.
 Republic of the Philippines
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES
Claro M Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
Tel.Nos (088) 856-1738/856-1739 Telefax (088) 856-4696
College of Science and Mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

A. Getting to Know Nano

Score: 20 points

canva.com

NAME of CHOSEN NANO-PRODUCT: Nano Textile

(1 pt.)SOURCE/S:

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsnano.5b08176

https://www.azonano.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=5501
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/07/03/7-amazing-everyday-examples-of-
nanotechnology-in-action/?sh=523009d13e82
https://www.theguardian.com/science/small-world/2014/feb/14/nanotechnology-clothes-
nanoparticles#:~:text=Nanoparticles%20of%20silica%20incorporated%20into,rather%20than%20soak
ing%20into%20it.
https://www.azonano.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=3129
https://www.greenamerica.org/detox-your-closet-search-less-toxic-clothes/trouble-nano-
fabrics#:~:text=You%20may%20want%20to%20think,your%20health%20and%20the%20Earth.
How was it Advantages/Benefits FIELD or AREA RISK/S or
produced using of your chosen where this product is DISADVANTAGE/S
nanotechnology? Nano-product already applied associated with this
Nano-Product?

Brief answer only. Answer in bullet list. Answer in bullet list Answer in bullet list
(5 pts.) (5 pts.) (3 pts.) (3 pts.)
Utilized in textiles, silica▪ Eliminate unpleasant ▪ Ultraviolet- • Recent research
nanoparticles can aid in odors from sweat protective fabric has indicated that
producing water- and liquid-
repellent materials. Silica the rising usage
of nanosilver in
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Claro M Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
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can be added to fabrics by clothing poses a
incorporating it into the significant
fabric's weave or spraying it
on its surface to form a environmental
waterproof or stain-resistant concern.
coating. If observed that ▪ Prevent sunburn ▪ Water-resistant • While specific
liquid creates tiny beads on fabric nanoparticles in
waterproof garments that clothing can kill
roll off the fabric rather than
being absorbed, bacteria, they are
nanotechnology is to thank. primarily
Incorporating silica untested, poorly
nanoparticles into the controlled, and
fabric's weave or spraying may pose
them onto its surface creates
a layer that repels water and significant health
stain-causing liquids. The and
angle and abrasiveness of environmental
the silica covering provide dangers.
sufficient surface tension so
▪ Filter toxic gasses, ▪ Odor-free fabric • Moving through
that liquids produce beads
that roll off the fabric rather bacteria and viruses the wastewater
than absorb into it. system,
nanosilver may
be harmful to the
environment.

▪ Prevent stain ▪ Antiwrinkle • As a result of the

cotton fabric minute size of
these particles,
breathing them
can cause issues
similar to those
caused by minute
asbestos
particles.

▪ Serve as water ▪ Healthcare • One of the

repellent training primary sources
of silver in
wastewater is
nanosilver in
garments.
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UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES
Claro M Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
Tel.Nos (088) 856-1738/856-1739 Telefax (088) 856-4696
College of Science and Mathematics
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

B. Conceptualizing a Possible GMO

Score: 20 points

1. What is your GMO’s modified characteristic/s and feature/s? (5pts)

GMO cotton is a transgenic insect-resistant crop designed to combat pests like bollworms. This GMO was
produced by genetically modifying the cotton genome to express a Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). Bt is a
harmless, naturally occurring bacteria that destroy specific insect pests. Even the USDA Organic program
permits its use as an herbicide in organic agriculture.

2. What is your proposed GMO’s impact to society? (5pts)

Cotton impacts our society, not just society but also our environment, because it is one of the items that
make our necessities, just as towels, clothes, cleaning wounds, and many other medical uses. Cotton is a
high demand, and farmers had to plant more of these crops because they saw the potential market for this
plant. However, many pesticides can damage the cause of the three different worms, so scientists came up
with a solution found in 1996. It was called BT( Bacillus Thurningienosis) cotton, but scientists came up
with another solution that will make a plant much more productive than the pesticide damage. It will not
help the farmer but will big help them have more harvest and less production cost. So, the proposal of this
is that cotton has an impact on our society, not just because we need it every day. However, it is easy to
plant, and it will last even rain or shine; if the more we plant this, the people and farmers have a stable
income and a lower price that people can buy good quality.

3. What issues and concern may arise as a result of your proposed GMO? (5pts)
They speak negatively about GMOs. Many people are against GMOs. Well, there is no significant effect
on the environment, the health of animals, and the people, so it is a big step towards advancing and
developing our country. This game is beneficial to a farmer and especially when farmers want to make new
techniques and modify some plants. Moreover, GMO cotton also allows cotton to be more environmentally
friendly, making it a tremendous success for farmers, consumers, and the environment, so for us GMOs; it
is a significant impact in a way that people can benefit the farmer as well.