Genetics and GMOs Rubric

Our final project is a debate or paper about a topic related to genetics, GMOs, or a related topic.

The linke to the rubric is http://trillium678.wikispaces.com/GeneticsGMOs+Rubric

The requirements for the topic are:


Debate:
Three arguments for, one argument against, and the rebuttal for that argument. Prepared likely on index cards or post its. Three arguments against argument and the rebuttal for that. Able to argue either side of the debate. Side of debate called by a coin toss day of debate.

PERSUASIVE ESSAY EXPECTATIONS:
Three arguments, an opposite argument and the rebuttal for it. (5 pages high school credit, 3 pages middle school credit)
RESEARCH PAPER:
In your own words thoroughly describe a disease, GMO, or genetic condition. One argument, controversy, or “dishy” thing about it.