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Lesson 1: Careers in Food Production

A stylized white DNA double helix made of dots appears along the left edge of a blue background with a subtle grid pattern, leaving ample blank space on the right.

This lesson involves a pre- and post-discussion of the video shared in the youth-facing deck

Ask Group Questions:

What is Biotechnology?

Why do you think it’s important?

Watch this video that discusses biotech careers in the food industry.

After video, ask:

Why is DNA important?
How would you refine your definition of biotechnology?
What different jobs were mentioned?
What skills do you think are needed to do those jobs?
What skills do you have now that would be useful?
What do you want to learn more about?