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1. Language and Life Sciences E-Journal

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   Biotechnology is perhaps the most rapidly advancing area in science today. "Advances in Biotechnology" has been created to provide language teachers with resources about breakthroughs in biotechnology. For this volume, we have chosen to focus on both the promises and controversies surrounding research on DNA and genetics.

2. Chapter 2: Controversial Issues in Gene Research

   In: Language and Life Sciences E-Journal Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Advances of Biotechnology volume of the Language and Science e-journal focuses on the issues surrounding the Human Genome Project.

3. Chapter 3: Biotechnology and Crop Engineering

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   This chapter in the Advances of Biotechnology volume of the Language and Science e-journal focuses on crop engineering and the issues surrounding the practice.

4. Chapter 4: Drugs of the Future

   In: Language and Life Sciences E-Journal Format(s): Text

   This chapter in the Advances of Biotechnology volume of the Language and Science e-journal focuses on the procedures used to develop gene-based treatments and drugs.

5. English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 2

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   This issue opens with articles on merging environmental education and language instruction and “Film Circles.” The “Reflections” section features “From Unity to Diversity… to Diversity within Unity” by Diane Larsen-Freeman...

6. Earth Day Photo

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 2 Format(s): Image / Poster / Maps

   This is a photograph of people cleaning up trash alongside the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in observance of Earth Day.

7. The Lighter Side: Tenpins

   In: English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   “Tenpins” is a bowling-themed activity that requires learners to finish ten words that include the letters “ten."

8. The Lighter Side: Dare to Read

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This puzzle offers 20 scrambled words that all relate to “things people read.”

9. Motivating Learners at South Korean Universities

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   Using a problem-solution format, this article (originally published in 1997) discusses cultural and educational factors that affect language learners’ motivation and offers strategies to raise motivation.

10. VOA Podcast: Number of International Students Attending American Colleges and Universities Continues Rising

    In: VOA Podcasts: Shows in Special English Format(s): Text

    Listen online or download the podcast.

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