This document provides instructions for a science lab on analyzing different types of genetically modified corn. Students will collect data on the yield of corn with no, low, or high infestations of European corn borer. They will then create a bar graph comparing the average yields. For the final assignment, student groups will collaborate to create a one-page document summarizing their findings and making a recommendation to farmers about which type of corn seed to invest in.

1. TODAY IN SCIENCE
YOU WILL NEED:
 Pencil, Calculator, Log #4
 BioTransgenic Corn Conclusion – 1
pg 1 side - Bookshelf
 Biotechnology Lab – Picked up last
week-You should have 3 pages 6
sides
 Please sit in your normal seats for
taking roll.

2. Reminders
 Signed and Corrected Test #3 –
Due tomorrow
 Check grades on-line for accuracy
 Progress Notice to be sent home
next week on Tuesday- Signature
will be required

3. Analysis
Graphing Results can be visually
quantified by using the averages for
each corn crop type. You will be
constructing a bar(column) graph
that shows the comparison yield for
crops with no, low and high ECB
infestation.
Chart Title (y vs
x)
Name(s), Period
#
__________________ vs _____________________
y axis x axis
X axis label Types of Corn
Y axis label Yield in kernel Mass (g)

4. ORGANIZING THE DATA
Corn Type No
Infestation
Low
Infestation
High
Infestation
BT 123
Super
BT 456
Golden Crop
Find your AVERAGES from
all the experiments to
complete this chart.

5. BIOTECHNOLOGY VIRTUAL LAB
COLLECT YOUR DATA
ECB Level Mass of 1st
ear Mass of 2nd
ear Mass of 3rd
ear Average (show work)
None
128.6 132.9 154.4
3
Low
• There are 8 different data collection tests.
• Continue until all Data is Collected.
g
This average
number must be
moved to the
Organizing Data
table for graph
BT123

6. ORGANIZING THE DATA
Corn Type No
Infestation
Low
Infestation
High
Infestation
BT 123
Super
BT 456
Golden Crop
Record all the
AVERAGE numbers in
this chart for each
corn….paying close
attention to the
infestation level.

7. Creating your graph
(Visuals follow directions)
1)Make sure ALL your averages are filled in to
the organization chart
2)Open up Excel or Google Docs spreadsheet
1)The directions for each of these is a little
different but easy to figure out.
3) Input the data from your organization chart
into columns A,B, C and D on your each
spreadsheet. (see next slide)

8. ORGANIZING THE DATA
Corn Type No
Infestation
Low
Infestation
High
Infestation
Column A Column B Column C Column D
BT 123
Super
BT 456
Golden Crop

11. 3)Highlight all information (A1- D5)
4)Insert “chart” COLUMN GRAPH
5)Make sure to have a Title, subtitle (put
both partners names on the graph and
print 2), X axis label, Y axis label
6)Save Graph (should look like next slide
if done correctly…with your labels
included)
Creating your graph
(Visuals follow directions)

12. Your graph should
look like this
however, your labels
should be completed.

13. GRAPHING ON GOOGLE & EXCEL
Choose: Google Docs OR Excel
Graphing in Excel –
PC
1)Input Data
2)Highlight
3)Insert – Column Graph
4)Use layout tabs at the top
to customize graph
5)When complete; move to a
New Sheet and Print
Graphing in Google Docs
1) Sign up for account
2) Select “Documents”
3) Click on “Create” – “Spreadsheet”
4) Input data –Col. A = Names of Corn
B = NONE Results
C = LOW Infes.
D= HIGH Infes.
5) Highlight Data
6) Click on Chart – Insert Chart Icon
7) Select – “Column Style Graph”
8) Customize – Name & Axis labels

14. TODAY
1) All 8 experiments and Graph should be
completed.
2) For the Final Piece of this assignment you
will be working with your Table Group.
3)Collaboratively, you will be creating a
one page document that summarizes
your findings as a table community.

16. Title: - Use “Cool Text” or “Word Art”
Include a Picture: Your Choice –Clip art or from the
Interent
Explain: What is Biochemistry?
What’s the Problem the Farmers are experiencing?
Explain: What are scientist doing with the corn?
Define: What’s your team’s Hypothesis?
Insert Table: List of Pros and Cons for using BT Corn
(use internet as needed)
Summary/Conclusion;
As a team: Suggest to the farmers the best course of
action for having a successful yield of corn. Provide
evidence that supports your suggestions. Always
good to also include a counter argument . Use your
data to recommend which seed farmers should invest
in to not only gain a high crop yield but to also
CONCLUSIONEXPECTATIONS

17. TODAY’S TASK LIST
1)Pick up your Assigned Computer.
2)You will be held responsible for its well-
being.
3) Discuss your ideas with your table group.
4)All Individual or Partnership work will
need to be completed on your own –
TODAY is for COLLABORATION
5) Extra Credit – Cover Page
Title, Picture, Name, Date, Period

18. HOMEWORK
1)We will be working in class
tomorrow to complete our
Conclusion/Recommendations
2)All work will be due by the end of
the period tomorrow.
3)Test #3 – Corrected and Signed-
Due Tomorrow.