Controversial Genetic Issues: Research & Debate
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UNIT DESCRIPTIONIn this unit, students will be able to exhibit all they have learned through the genetics unit. The culminating activities include producing a research paper as well as participating in a debate about a controversial genetics topic. Students' breadth of knowledge will be on full dispPrice $4.05Original Price $4.50Save $0.45
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Students will research topics in genetics and conduct a formal debate. Students will be placed on teams to defend the pro or con side of a particular genetic topic. The stance that students will be defending, may not align with their personal beliefs. Suggested topics could include: gender selection, genetically modified organisms (GMO,s) gene selection theory and genetic engineering. Students will be assigned a variety of roles during the debate process
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Provide students the ability to conduct research to provide accurate information use in the debate. Notecards, blank paper and pencils will be needed
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Teacher directions
Explanations of student roles during the debate
Possible topics to use for the purpose of debate
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