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Food for our Future - Genetic Modification and Food


This free booklet looks at the impact genetic modification (GM) could have on food supplies in the future. Produced by FDF on behalf of the UK food and drink manufacturing industry, to introduce consumers to both the potential benefits and concerns surrounding this new technology.


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Publisher: Food and Drink Federation
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Year of publication: 2003
Format: Booklet
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Age range: Secondary
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Order from: Food and Drink Federation
Address: Communications Division, 6 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JJ
Tel. No.: 020 7836 2460
Fax: 020 7379 0481
Email: publications@fdf.org.uk
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G M Crops & the environment - Benefits and risks


This free booklet provides consumers with facts and figures about GM crops so that they can make informed decisions about what they buy. It explains GM crops and the benefits and risks surrounding them. A glossary of GM technical terms is included.


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Publisher: Food and Drink Federation
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Format: Booklet
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Age range: Post 16
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Order from: Food and Drink Federation
Address: Communications Division, 6 Catherine Street, London, WC2B 5JJ
Tel. No.: 020 7836 2460
Fax: 020 7379 0481
Email: publications@fdf.org.uk.
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Genetic Engineering & Farm Animals


Information to stimulate discussion about the welfare implications of the genetic engineering of farm animals. The teachers’ pack contains small group discussion exercises and detailed notes about Genetic Engineering, Selective Breeding and Natural Selection. Free to UK schools.


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Publisher: Compassion in World Farming
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Format: Video
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Age range: KS4, Post 16
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Order from: CIWFT
Address: Education Department, 5A Charles Street, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3EH
Tel. No.: 01730 268070
Fax: 01730 260791
Email: ciwftrust@ciwf.co.uk
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Price:  £4.00



Genetic Engineering & Farm Animals - Teachers pack


Produced to accompany the video, it contains notes on Genetic Engineering, Selective Breeding and Natural Selection. It contains varous discussion activites including a card exercise, praised in review, called "Where Do You Draw The Line?" Examples of genetic engineering are described to stimulate thought and small-group discussion amongst students. Also contains a crossword! Photocopiable.


Author(s):
Publisher: Compassion in World Farming
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Format: Teaching Pack
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Age range: KS4, Post 16
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Order from: CIWFT
Address: Education Department, 5A Charles Street, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3EH
Tel. No.: 01730 268070
Fax: 01730 260791
Email: ciwftrust@ciwf.co.uk
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Price:  £5.00



Genetically Modified Crops : The Ethical and Social Issues


24 page booklet giving information in text, diagrams and photographs about the issues involved, with questions for students to discuss.

Full report can be downloaded from their website:

www.nuffieldfoundation.org/bioethics/


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Publisher: Nuffield Council on Bioethics
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Format: Leaflet
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Age range: Post 16
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Order from:
Address: 28 Bedford Square London WC1B 3JS
Tel. No.: 020 7681 9619
Fax: 020 7637 1712
Email: ajones@nuffieldfoundation.org
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Price:  £20.00



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