Teacher Resources
Take a look at these helpful guides
- Science and Our Food Supply – Exploring Food Agriculture and Biotechnology – Teacher’s Guide for High School Classrooms
- UConn Molecular Biology Teaching Resources
- Credibility of Sources and GMOs
- FDA: Agricultural Biotechnology
- The Center for Food Integrity
- The Ronald Laboratory: Crop Genetics & Scientific Literacy – Education and Policy
- National Agriculture in the Classroom Homepage
- Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Lesson Plans:
This work is supported by Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Professional Development for Secondary Teachers and Education Professionals Program Grant #2019-68010-29122 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Educational Games
Unpeeled: A Food Marketing Label Game
Navigating the grocery store aisle is challenging for many consumers—especially those who want to buy the most nutritious food and stay within their budget.
The UConn Extension New Technologies in Agricultural Extension (NTAE) team developed an interactive learning activity (or game), Unpeeled: The Case Studies of Maya McCluen, in August, 2021. The purpose of this game is to increase our audiences’ understanding of food marketing labels. The development of the game is made possible through support by the Learning Games Lab at New Mexico State University. The Extension Foundation supports this team through key informant expertise to help grow the overall project.
Consumers gain knowledge about food marketing labels they read in the store and reduce confusion they may experience while grocery shopping. Play the game at https://unpeeled.nmsu.edu/.
Empowering Youth Through Biotechnology and Game Design
A USDA-NIFA funded initiative is engaging UConn 4-H youth in the exciting world of biotechnology through video game development. These games are designed to be both fun and educational, delivering science-based information on topics like genetic engineering. By combining creativity with scientific learning, the project aims to build public confidence in the safe use of biotechnology in agriculture and the food system, while also inspiring youth to explore careers in this dynamic field.
GMO-related Videos
Curious about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and how they impact our world? You’ve come to the right place. This page is your gateway to a collection of engaging, informative videos that explore the science, benefits, concerns, and real-world applications of GMOs. Whether you’re a student, educator, or simply someone who wants to understand more about the food you eat and the science behind it, these videos are designed to inform and inspire.
Dive in to discover how GMOs are developed, their role in agriculture and medicine, and the debates shaping their future.
Training Materials
Genetic Engineering Curriculum Downloads – Formal and Non-formal Curriculum Available
Please fill out this form to download the Genetic Engineering/PD-STEP formal and/or non-formal curriculums.