Module 1: Biotechnology and Sustainable Farming
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| Simple English | Academic Term |
|---|---|
| "A very small thing" | Microorganism |
| "To fix or change genes" | Genetic Modification |
| "A small piece of a plant" |
Story Part 1
THE LAB HEROES By Noelia Corso
Maya and Leo are students in a big lab. They see a problem in the farm fields. There is a grey color on the plants. They need to investigate this sudden infection. Maya goes to her workbench.
Story Part 2
She wears gloves and a lab coat. She takes a piece of a sick leaf. She wants to extract a sample. She looks for a small microorganism inside the leaf. Maya and Leo want to help the farmers. They must modify the genes of the plant.
"There is a grey color on the plants. They need to investigate this sudden infection."
Why does Maya wear gloves and a lab coat?
Video Player: The Lab Heroes
[Extraction Protocol]
Order the steps (1-4) of the laboratory process:
Use a centrifuge to separate cell components.
Collect the sample from the infected wheat leaf.
Analyze the extracted genetic code on the computer.
Use a pipette to transfer liquid.
Story Part 3
They work hard to fix the genetic code. They want to make the plants strong again. They put the liquid in the water for the plants.
"The grey color goes away. The plants are green and healthy again. Their teamwork and biotechnology saved the day."
Prepare a speech for the Córdoba Farming Association explaining your discovery.
Keywords to Include:
Record your speech or practice with a partner:
Rewrite the simple sentences into academic English using the keywords provided.
EXAMPLE:
"The plants are green" → "The crops have regained their natural pigmentation."
"Changed the code"
"Sickness is gone"
"Water helped"
Step 1: English Summary (5 sentences)
Step 2: Spanish Translation
CONGRATULATIONS!
You have completed the Biotechnology Module.