Curated OER
Human Cloning, Genetic Engineering and Privacy
Review the aspects of human cloning and the moral issues associated with it. Individually, your students will keep a list of the articles related to this issue and research issues related to the ethic issues people are concerned with....
Curated OER
A Clone of Your Own: The Legal Issues and the Future of Genetic Engineering on Humans
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...
Curated OER
What is Life? Demonstrations & Discussion
Display seven items for your biologists to consider. Are they living or non-living? How can you tell? This is a simple outline of what you can display and questions that can be discussed as this topic is explored. One way to use this...
Curated OER
Concern in East Virginia
Students investigate the statehood of West Virginia. In this activity on statehood, students use primary sources to examine the separation of Virginia from Wes Virginia. The activity incorporates a field trip as a means to put knowledge...
Curated OER
Lesson Plans for "Treasure Island": There Be Treasure in These Parts!
"Treasure Island" lesson plans provide a treasure trove of possibilities for learning and adventure.
Curated OER
The Crucible
Twelfth graders use an Internet scavenger hunt, vocabulary, sample essay questions, and short answer questions suitable for study and review of the play, The Crucible.
Curated OER
Ethical Decision Making in Biology
Students explore a model that illustrates the spread of HIV through an adolescent population. Acting in the role of epidemiologists, students explore the dilemmas of HIV infection presented by a simulation. Students produce a play, skit,...
Curated OER
Genetic Decision Making Model
Students examine case studies involving bioethics. They write a paragraph explaining the problem. Students construct a list of values that are involved in the conflict. They list probable solutions to the problem and consequences to...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Designer Babies: Ethical Considerations
Ethical considerations are discussed in an article about the scientific ability to create "designer babies." Identify safety, moral use, effect on society, and whether it is for enhancement or therapy when humans have the option to...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Technology and Ethics
Investigate the meaning of ethics and morality as applied to technology and scientific advances. Research various issues related to scientific, technological and medical advances in the past decade and take a stand on each.