Genetically Modified Students

It's my Journal Reading Class and the Gap Guys got the 'ball." The journal articles were all about genetically modified foods. The two Gap Guys had knowledge of of GM foods so I got them to give the presentation. They had the floor from the very beginning of the class.

The goal of the class was to understand GM foods from different perspectives and come to a decision either pro or con about the GM process. The Gap Guys took a poll before the presentation, after the presentation and then at the end of the discussion/debate period. It worked out very nicely as the students for the most part actively participated.

Sophomore Class 3

Dave and Jon presented an interesting, well-timed and well-thought out lecture on genetically modified organisms as they call them. They covered GMO history and the pros and cons of using GMO in our food chain. Great job, Gap Guys!

We divided the class up into three different categories of students. This was the "I do not understand and I don't care" none committed students.

These students were against the use of GMO in our food chain.

This is the pro-GMO group of students ready to defend their position

The first debater turned out to be Killua, who spends most of her life on the attack anyway. She presented several brilliant concepts on why GMO is perfectly OK to eat.

In response to the Killua Attack, Alisha points out some problems with Killua's line of reasoning.

Here Camir joins the attack and defends the Killua Points. She was emphatic in everything she said. I gave her an A for "attackmanship."

Grace, not to be overshadowed by her classmates makes several dramatic points on why both Camir and Killua were wrong. And the debate proceeds.

A great debate and a great presentation. Here the participates show just how difficult and tiresome such debates can be.

The only problem with this class was the inability to get the Gap Guys Powerpoint presentation downloaded to the computer. We even changed rooms and gave it a try. They ended up "winging" the presentation without the benefits of slides.

In addition, we got into trouble for changing rooms with out permission.

Sophomore Class 2

Class 2 responded very much like Class 3 to the presentation. They participated well and we had a great discussion.

The Gap Guys presentation was even better than the previous days. Smooth would be a good way to describe it. Both took turns telling us about the history and controversies surrounding GMO.

They had their stuff together during this presentation.

The students listened intently to what the Gap Guys had to say. Was it because they were interested in the presentation or was it because they were having trouble with the Gap Guys English accents? Who is to say.

A good overall picture of the students in Class 2.

Here is the anti-GMO students seated in their own section.

The Pro-CMOers also had their own section.

Only Nemo sat alone because she could not make up her mind.

Xanadu starts things off with a convincing argument for GMO..

Xanadu was immediately followed by a blistering attack from Jan on the benefits of GMO.



Here Ann handles all the arguments thrown against her and quietly attacks the proGMOers.

A Sophomore Class 2 Group Photo.


Sophomore Class 1

Class 1 was actually the first class the presentation was given to. They participated probably better than the other two classes combined.


Taking polls and choosing sides.


Jon gives a passionate presentation about GMO.


The slides were all colorful and interesting.

The students were interested . . .

The teachers were dynamic . . .

This is the definition of a great teaching and learning experience!

Here Sanda questions the benefits of GMO eating.

Lory also points out the negative benefits of such food.

The debate was heated and interesting with each student gaining insight into the world of Genetically Modified Organisms.