Genetically Modified Organisms Reading Comprehension Article
Nonfiction biology article explaining genetically modified organisms, their history, and how scientists modify them with methods such as the gene gun, Agrobacterium tumefaciens and electroporation.

- Grades
- Grades 10–12, High School
- File type
- Multiple File Types
- Subject
- Science, Life Sciences, Biology
- Topic
- genetics, organisms
- Resource types
- Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
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What's inside this resource
Genetically Modified Organisms Reading Comprehension This science reading comprehension resource helps high school biology students build literacy skills while learning about genetically modified organisms. Students read a 2-3 page article covering the key topics of GMOs: - What are GMOs and the history - How scientists genetically modify organisms
- Benefits of GMOs for food supply
- Concerns about safety and environmental impacts After reading, students demonstrate understanding by answering 10 reading comprehension questions. Question types include knowledge, thinking, connecting ideas, application, and open-ended questions. An answer key is included for teacher reference. This printable or digital reading comprehension can flexibly be used for whole class, small groups, homework, substitute plans, or independent reading. Modifications like text size or reading level can easily be made as well since an editable Word version is included along with Google Docs and PDF formats. With no prep work needed, this resource saves teachers' time while improving scientific literacy.
In the classroom
Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
- Explain what GMOs are and how their use developed
- Describe methods scientists use to modify organisms
Skills covered
- Reading scientific nonfiction — following a technical article on recombinant DNA and modification methods
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Concepts & topics
Core concepts
- Genetically modified organisms
- Recombinant DNA
- Electroporation
- Agrobacterium tumefaciens
- Pest resistance
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