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Genetics, history and the American Eugenics Movement Lesson PlanGenetics, history and the American Eugenics Movement Lesson Plan
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Personal Genetics Education Project
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9th - 12th
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A poignant 20-slide show introduces high schoolers to the amazing accomplishments of genomics and raises the question of eugenics. This lesson is only for mature audiences, as it deals with rape and other sensitive topics, but it is carefully written and highly valuable. Select questions are discussed following the presentation. 

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Concepts

bioethics, biotechnology, eugenics, genetics

Additional Tags

eugenics, genetics, bioethics, biotechnology, social studies

Pros

  • Meets Common Core State Standards for literacy in both social studies and science
  • A controversial topic that warrants discussion
  • Increases awareness about bioethical issues that learners may be called to vote on as adults
  • Provides links to reading resources, including primary and secondary sources

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.4 RH.9-10.9 RST.9-10.2

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