| Theme: |
The ethical issues relating
to genetically modified organisms (GMOs), cloning, stem
cells and genetically engineered babies |
| Audience: |
Grades ten through twelve |
| Program Objectives: |
- To conduct a national survey on students' knowledge
of genomics;
- To involve students in a discussion on genomics;
- To familiarize students with the Universal Declaration
on the Human Genome and Human Rights;
- To heighten students' awareness of their role as
citizens.
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| Teacher's Materials: |
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| Related Classroom Activities: |
These Ethics of
Genomics in-class activities are available for students
to use before or after visiting the exhibition. |
| Expected Learning Results: |
Students will be able to:
- Provide a simple explanation of the following concepts:
cloning, GMOs, stem cells and genetically engineered
babies;
- Assert their ideas on one of the following concepts:
cloning, GMOs, stem cells and genetically engineered
babies;
- In their own words, put forth arguments for and
against the discussion topics;
- State a few of the principles of the Universal
Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights;
- Become concerned citizens by expressing actively
their opinions on subjects that involve ethics and
genomics.
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| Descriptions of Activities: |
The presentation is divided into three parts.
- Review the initial concepts
Students will be asked to write what they know about
GMOs, cloning, genes and stem cells. This sheet will
give the educator an idea of the students' general
knowledge and provide a good starting point for the
discussions later on. The educator will conclude this
section with more scientific definitions of the four
concepts.
- Discuss a cartoon
Using a cartoon as a springboard, students will be
able to assert their ideas on "hot" topics
in genomics and learn more about them in the process.
- Discuss the Universal Declaration on the
Human Genome and Human Rights
Students will become familiar with the Universal
Declaration on the Human Genome and Human Rights.
They will take part in a discussion on the importance
of keeping abreast of genomics. They will also discuss
ways they can get involved and voice their opinions
publicly.
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