All across the internet and on traditional outlets, Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs, have been lambasted as dangerous, unnatural, and unhealthy. And in America, GMOs have to be labelled as such, painting these items in a further negative light. But is the negative reputation of GMOs actually true, or have they been unfairly treated?
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “fear-mongering” mean? “Nah, all of that is nonsense. The real problem is that they need to fire their PR team. Because they’re a victim of a widely successful fear-mongering campaign.” Use this expression in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
- What does “schools of thought” mean? “Whenever I discuss GMOs online, there are two schools of thought that I frequently have to debunk.” Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
- What does “best bet” mean? “If consuming fewer pesticides is your goal, then maybe reaching for the GMO might be your best bet.” Use this idiom in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
Discussion Questions:
- What were your thoughts on GMOs before and after this video?
- Why do you believe GMOs were viewed as dangerous despite the contrary scientific research?
- How does lack of information negatively affect people’s views about GMOs?
- Do you believe more people would buy GMOs if they were properly informed about them?