Grades 9-12 (Kit)
Provide a hands-on experience for students to compare conventional soybean seeds to genetically modified Roundup Ready® soybean seeds. This kit includes conventional soybean seeds, GM soybean seeds, and the testing materials to indicate which seed contains the protein responsible for making Roundup Ready® soybeans tolerant to the herbicide glyphosate.
The kit will include the following items:
- 3 Conventional soybeans
- 3 Genetically Modified "Roundup Ready"® soybeans
- 2 QuickStix test strips
- 4 weighing boats
- 2 transfer pipettes
- 2 reaction vials
- 2 zip closure bags
Each kit includes the resources needed for one seed test experiment. Please order multiple kits if you plan individual or group experiments (e.g., 5 groups would need 5 kits).
This kit is designed to accompany the lesson The Science of a GMO found on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix. Additional lesson plans associated with this kit can be found on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix.
Please Note: If you are not using this kit immediately, the contents of the kit need to be stored in a refrigerator. DO NOT place in the freezer. Please use this kit within 3 months.
Disclaimer:
Due to genetic variations in the current stock of soybean varieties, growth rates may differ. This variation could unintentionally mislead students into thinking the difference is due to one being genetically modified (GM) and the other being conventional, when in fact, that is not the case. To ensure accurate learning outcomes, we are temporarily removing this kit from our inventory.
GM Soybean Seed Kits can only ship to teachers or students in the United States!
To demystify the science concerning molecular biology and genetics consider conducting "hands-on" experiments with PCR tools. The technique is used by scientists in agriculture, medicine, and criminal justice (to name a few). MiniPCR provides inexpensive hardware, software, and classroom tested curriculum resources for a deep dive into DNA. Other PCR machine options maybe found with a Google search.
