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How do you feel about cloning? This issue is highly debated, so educate your class before they participate in a similar debate! Read a New York Times article related to the use of cloned pig organs for human transplants. Groups develop arguments stating the advantages and disadvantages, and then they participate in a panel discussion on this topic. You could easily find additional articles on cloning to reference, as well. 

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cloning, human transplants, prepare for discussion, ccss.ela-literacy.sl.11-12.1, l.7.1., science
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6th - 12th
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Science
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For Teacher Use
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2 days
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Year
2000
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SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.1.b SL.9-10.1.c SL.9-10.1.d SL.11-12.1.a SL.11-12.1.b SL.11-12.1.c SL.11-12.1.d

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