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Introduction to Biotechnology/Final Topics

Introduction to Biotechnology/Final Topics . Objective for the Biotechnology Project. To be introduced to many CURRENT topics in Biotechnology and possibly other topics within Bioethics To learn about the general mechanisms that surround the technology in question

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Introduction to Biotechnology/Final Topics

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  1. Introduction to Biotechnology/Final Topics

  2. Objective for the Biotechnology Project • To be introduced to many CURRENT topics in Biotechnology and possibly other topics within Bioethics • To learn about the general mechanisms that surround the technology in question • To develop an opinion based on strong research

  3. Possible Topics • Cloning Individuals • Cloning Parts • Designer Babies • Surrogate Mother • Cryogenics (freezing of sperm/eggs to sell) • Organ Donation (Organ Donor List vs Black Market Organs) • Gene Therapy • Biological Warfare • DNA Screening (For Work) • Vaccinations • ETC.

  4. Project Overview • Partner Picking/Research Topic Sign-up • Research your topic • Prepare research in poster format • Develop 5 questions that can answered by looking at your poster • Find an article about your topic and prepare 3 discussion questions that can be used to start a discussion in groups

  5. Part 1: Pick a Partner and a Topic • Research any topic related to Biotechnology or any Bioethical Issue that has not been covered in class. • Sign-up for your topic (first come first serve)

  6. Research Topic • Define the technology being studied • How is the technology being used? • How is it being funded? How much does it cost? • What are the intentions of the technology? • Who is the technology for? • What are the bioethical concerns behind this technology? • Provide a timeline of the progress of the technology • Find current articles of the topic in the news

  7. Poster • Be creative • Must be eye-catching • There should be pictures on your posters • Work cited needs to be attached • Must include statistics and research in an organized way (no long paragraphs…make people want to read the poster)

  8. 5 Questions • Type out 5 questions that can answered by looking at your poster. Email them to Mr. Guise

  9. 3 Open-ended Discussion Questions • Find an article about your topic and prepare 3 discussion questions that can be used to start a discussion in groups • ALTERNATIVE OPTION *** If a good article is not present… you may make a detailed case scenario and create 3 questions that would generate discussion

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