Introduction:
As part of its ongoing public education efforts, GMAC is organizing the GMAC Student Reporters’ Challenge 2009. Participants of this year’s competition will be tasked to create educational video clips based on the theme of “The Facts and Myths of Genetically Modified Foods”.
The Task:
The 2009 “Student Reporters” face the following task:
“There is increasing adoption of GM crops worldwide. Proponents say that GM technology and GM crops offer one solution towards food shortage and food security issues, and argue that GM foods are at least as safe as, if not safer, than their conventional counterparts. Opponents, on the other hand, are skeptical of the actual benefits of GM crops and GM foods, and question their safety on human health and the environment.
You and your colleagues are reporters of the SSC (Singapore Science Channel). In view of the controversy and intense debate surrounding GM crops and GM foods, your boss tasked your team to produce a video feature on the facts and myths of GM foods. As part of the project, you are to interview residents of the Singapore heartlands to find out what their views on GM foods are, and what they understand, misunderstand, or do not understand about the subject. As responsible reporters, you are to debunk common misconceptions about GM foods, and unravel the science-based truth.”
Members involved:
Durga (301)
Michelle Ang Xing Yee (301)
Rika Chandraratne (302)
Talia Tay Yen Suang (303)
Azlina (303)
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