Pupils were asked to project themselves 50 years into the future to the year 2053 to discover the breakthroughs that advances in DNA technology might bring.

At a ‘Press Briefing’ for all pupils a ‘journalist’, explained how to write an article for the ‘Planet News’ and gather the facts at a press conference. After dividing into their workshop groups, pupils were given a summary sheet with hints for asking key questions during the press conference.

At the press conference, facilitators took on the role of scientists of the future by presenting a ‘breakthrough application’ of DNA technology. For example ‘Prehistoric theme park to open’. With the aid of a library of titles, side-boxes, graphics, and writing frames, they then worked in small groups to prepare their ‘front page’ article in one hour.

Running the workshop
Editorial team briefing (742Kb)
Writing frame
Newspaper template
Judging sheet

Press conference topics

	Prehistoric theme park Press release Prehistoric Press Release.pdf 'Extra' headlines, images and overhead transparencies			Gene therapy provides a sporting chance Press release
	Miracle cream Press release			Cloning cuts waiting lists Press release