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Bioethics Lesson Plans
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Students share their opinions on the use of DNA databases in criminal investigations. After reading an article, they evaluate the pros and cons of the databases and work in groups to answer discussion questions. They write a letter to a state representative stating their opinions on how the databases should be regulated in their state.
Students examine the goals of the Human Genome Project. They research issues of the project such as scientific, potential and ethical implications of the project. In addition, they create a presentation to present their findings.
Students research about the different aspects of the Human Genome Project. In this biology lesson, students create a display of their findings. They discuss potential applications and ethical issues about the Human Genome Project.
Students examine case studies involving human genetics. They research the case and determine possible problems to the issue. Students write essays supporting their opinion. They debate the ethical issues.
Students defend contrasting perspectives concerning the purpose of medicine and the issues surrounding euthanasia.
Eleventh graders examine the way emerging medical technologies contribute to desirable and undesirable outcomes. They read and discuss news articles and editorials, and conduct Internet research. Students contribute to a Web Log, and participate in class discussions.
Eleventh graders use medical technologies and protocols to debate certain innovations. In this technology lesson students research biotechnology and publish their findings.
Students analyze current and emerging techniques used to select specific characteristics in offspring. They examine specific case studies and make ethical decisions based upon the Ethical Decision-Making Model.
Students read a New York Times article related to the use of cloned pig organs for human transplants. They develop arguments stating pro's and con's, and participate in a panel discussion on this topic.
Learners explore the use of cloned pigs for human transplants, develop arguments for and against this use based on specific perspectives, participate in a panel discussion, and express their personal viewpoints through a letter to the editor.
