Science 10 Biotech Project
Helpful Links
WVSS Library Website: http://www.sd45slc.ca/
WVSS Library catalogue: http://sd45library.sd45.bc.ca/
Noodle Tools: http://www.noodletools.com/
Starting your research
Books
A variety of books have been set aside for you on a cart. They are “on reserve” for in library use during your research blocks. Check the publication dates to make sure you are using up to date information.
Cite these sources as print books.
Databases and Reference Sources accessed via the library webpage (passwords required)
General Reference Encyclopedias World Book and Britannica http://www.sd45slc.ca/encyclopedias.html
Britannica sample articles (Use high school level 3)
Pharming: http://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/pharming/474240
DNA Fingerprinting: school.eb.com/levels/high/article/DNA-fingerprinting/30731
Worldbook Sample articles:
GM Foods <http://worldbookonline.com/advanced/article?id=ar751688>.
Databases
http://www.sd45slc.ca/databases.html
Canadian Point of View Reference Centre (EBSCO)
This database provides information on Biotech topics including arguments for and against this type of technology, all with Canadian facts and figure. The Overview portion will be a good place to start for general information.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale)
Select the category Science Technology and Ethics, and find your topic in the list. This will be an excellent source of information for your arguments for/against using these technologies.
Science in Context (GALE)
Search for your topic and check out the related topics links below. Send your search results to your Google Drive so you have them for reference.
Global Issues in Context (GALE)
Cite these sources as Reference sources that you got from a database. Most of these sources will have ready-made citations that you can paste into Noodle Tools.
Websites
Be sure to assess the quality and credibility of websites that you find online.
Consider who wrote it and what their credentials are.
Consider limiting your searches to certain domains. (.edu. .gc.ca, .gov etc)
Canadian Government Sources:
Health Canada;
Pre natal testing: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/fertility/genetic-testing-screening.html
Genetically modified foods. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/genetically-modified-foods-other-novel-foods.html
Canadian Food Inspection Agency:
Modern Biotechnology: A Brief Overview
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/plants/plants-with-novel-traits/general-public/overview/eng/1337827503752/1337827590597
Animal Biotechnology - Roles and Responsibilities of the Government of Canada
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/animal-biotechnology/roles-and-responsibilities/eng/1334783323017/1375568214394
Genome Canada, (non profit funded by Canadian gov.)
Genomics https://www.genomecanada.ca/en/why-genomics
US Government Sources
National Human Genome Research Institute
Click on the education tab. https://www.genome.gov/education/
US Food and Drugs Admistration
Animal cloning and food safety.
GM Foods Labelling US rules: https://www.fda.gov/food/guidanceregulation/guidancedocumentsregulatoryinformation/ucm059098.htm
Other reliable websites:
CBC: Revival of Extinct species
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-october-11-2017-1.4348178/how-scientists-are-bringing-extinct-animals-back-to-life-1.4348231
National Geographic
Revival of Extinct species:
http://phenomena.nationalgeographic.com/2013/03/12/the-promise-and-pitfalls-of-resurrection-ecology/?_ga=2.30418493.340466797.1520273756-1302533734.1516121148
Cite these sources as websites, remember to differentiate between the webpage and the website.
WVSS Library Website: http://www.sd45slc.ca/
WVSS Library catalogue: http://sd45library.sd45.bc.ca/
Noodle Tools: http://www.noodletools.com/
Starting your research
- Open a Noodle Tools project for this assignment. Use MLA style and Junior setting. Keep track of your sources as you go.
- Find a variety of good-quality academic sources for your research. Ensure that you have a library database bookmark with all the passwords. (The 2017/18 one is orange) See the links below for some ideas to get you started on your research.
Books
A variety of books have been set aside for you on a cart. They are “on reserve” for in library use during your research blocks. Check the publication dates to make sure you are using up to date information.
Cite these sources as print books.
Databases and Reference Sources accessed via the library webpage (passwords required)
General Reference Encyclopedias World Book and Britannica http://www.sd45slc.ca/encyclopedias.html
Britannica sample articles (Use high school level 3)
Pharming: http://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/pharming/474240
DNA Fingerprinting: school.eb.com/levels/high/article/DNA-fingerprinting/30731
Worldbook Sample articles:
GM Foods <http://worldbookonline.com/advanced/article?id=ar751688>.
Databases
http://www.sd45slc.ca/databases.html
Canadian Point of View Reference Centre (EBSCO)
This database provides information on Biotech topics including arguments for and against this type of technology, all with Canadian facts and figure. The Overview portion will be a good place to start for general information.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale)
Select the category Science Technology and Ethics, and find your topic in the list. This will be an excellent source of information for your arguments for/against using these technologies.
Science in Context (GALE)
Search for your topic and check out the related topics links below. Send your search results to your Google Drive so you have them for reference.
Global Issues in Context (GALE)
Cite these sources as Reference sources that you got from a database. Most of these sources will have ready-made citations that you can paste into Noodle Tools.
Websites
Be sure to assess the quality and credibility of websites that you find online.
Consider who wrote it and what their credentials are.
Consider limiting your searches to certain domains. (.edu. .gc.ca, .gov etc)
Canadian Government Sources:
Health Canada;
Pre natal testing: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/fertility/genetic-testing-screening.html
Genetically modified foods. https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-nutrition/genetically-modified-foods-other-novel-foods.html
Canadian Food Inspection Agency:
Modern Biotechnology: A Brief Overview
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/plants/plants-with-novel-traits/general-public/overview/eng/1337827503752/1337827590597
Animal Biotechnology - Roles and Responsibilities of the Government of Canada
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/animal-biotechnology/roles-and-responsibilities/eng/1334783323017/1375568214394
Genome Canada, (non profit funded by Canadian gov.)
Genomics https://www.genomecanada.ca/en/why-genomics
US Government Sources
National Human Genome Research Institute
Click on the education tab. https://www.genome.gov/education/
US Food and Drugs Admistration
Animal cloning and food safety.
GM Foods Labelling US rules: https://www.fda.gov/food/guidanceregulation/guidancedocumentsregulatoryinformation/ucm059098.htm
Other reliable websites:
CBC: Revival of Extinct species
http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-october-11-2017-1.4348178/how-scientists-are-bringing-extinct-animals-back-to-life-1.4348231
National Geographic
Revival of Extinct species:
http://phenomena.nationalgeographic.com/2013/03/12/the-promise-and-pitfalls-of-resurrection-ecology/?_ga=2.30418493.340466797.1520273756-1302533734.1516121148
Cite these sources as websites, remember to differentiate between the webpage and the website.