What year was the first GM food invented?

Level: Intermediate

Searching with the keywords genetic engineering + history on google finds this site with a useful timeline.

Other sites that will help are:

• Science Wire has a quick quiz on GM food
• The Ministry for the Environment - New and genetically modified organisms
• MAF - Genetically Modified Food/Organisms index

For senior students:

HOT TIP#1: check out EPIC databases through your school or public library. We recommend Opposing viewpoints, the Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre, Proquest Science Journals and Student Resource Center.

HOT TIP#2: Search through Google Scholar for academic articles, peer-reviewed essays, books, theses, abstracts and more.