Conduct an experiment using biotechnology in agriculture.

Conducting an experiment should include

• use of the scientific method and/or the engineering design process
• completed experimental design diagram
• recording data using the International System of Units (SI)
• analyzing and summarizing data
• drawing conclusions
• planning follow-up experiments
• writing a lab report and recommendations.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the difference between the scientific method and the engineering design process?
• Why is it important to do initial research before conducting an experiment?
• What is the purpose of developing a hypothesis? Of having constants and a control in an experiment?
• What is the role of repeated trials in an experiment?
• Why is it important to complete a written lab report of the experiment?
• Why is it important to identify sources of error in an experiment?
• Why is it important to draw conclusions and offer recommendations in an experiment?