Genetic Engineering: Making Insulin

Genetic Engineering: Making Insulin

This lesson is aimed at higher ability KS4 students who already have an understanding of asexual reproduction and insulin. Students work in pairs to research how insulin is produced using bacteria and GM animals. Students then discuss and compare methods, deciding which is ‘best’ and why.

Lesson Outcomes:
Describe the steps involved in producing insulin using bacteria and genetically modified animals.
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
Compare methods of making insulin.

All resources are included:
Powerpoint, research sheets for student A and student B, activity sheet* and card sorts*. *Activity sheet and card sorts are located WITHIN the PowerPoint.