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Cloning Lesson Plans
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Learners review concepts of cloning and genetic engineering and participate in a round-table discussion based on the ethics and potential of cloning. Each student then writes an essay on a topic stemming from the debate.
Twelfth graders define cloning in their own words and examine the different types of cloning. After reading an article, they summarize it in their own words and use the internet to research the history of cloning. In groups, they participate in an experiment in which they simulate the process of bacterial cloning. To end the lesson plan, they research the most recent court cases and develop their own opinion on the issue.
Students review the aspects of human clothing and the moral issues associated with it. Individually, they keep a list of the articles related to this issue and research issues related to the ethic issues people are concerned with. In groups, they participate in a debate which they state their argument on the right to privacy in issues associated with cloning and genetic engineering.
Students investigate cloning using E coli cultures. Through laboratory exercise, they determine if E coli cells contain b - galactosidase.
Learners explore the concept of cloning. In this cloning activity, students research reproduction, cloning, and ethic issues. Learners discuss their findings and write stories about extinct animals that are brought back to life.
Students discuss an article on cloning and stem cells and complete an Internet cloning activity. In this genetic engineering lesson, students analyze stem cell issues by reading an article and participating in a class discussion. They complete a note sheet and an Internet cloning activity.
Students explore links on the Internet to collect facts about cloning then prepare an essay on their findings. In this research writing lesson students examine how to include their opinions on what they have found in their research.
Students use microscopes to study live fish embryos and animated diagrams of cell division on the Internet. They see that scientists rely on technology to enhance the gathering and manipulation of data. They create web pages on cloning.
Students analyze the results of a hypothetical cloning experiment using a restriction endonuclease map obtained from an on-line data source. They answer the question, "How can I tell if the DNA I have obtained from this hypothetical cloning experiment is the DNA I am expecting to get?"
Pupils examine the process in which plants and animals are cloned. They compare and contrast the two procedures and determine if there is a difference. They share their views on cloning to the class.
