Get a Life!: Assessing Multiple Viewpoints on Genomes and Other Genetic Engineering Topics
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- Aug 29 2010 2:23 PM
Matching // Celeste Higby
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In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students investigate the decoding of genomes, the creation of life in scientific laboratories, and various genetic engineering topics to analyze the scientific and ethical debates surrounding these issues. Each student investigates either the 'Pro' or 'Con' argument related to a genetic engineering topic and writes a persuasive speech based on this research. Students then present their ideas to the class, both as a formal speech presentation and as the subject for a class discussion. Less
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Grade: 6 to 12
Topics: Science, English-Language Arts, Health Education, Growth, Development & Aging, Health & Physical Education, Life Sciences, Reading Comprehension
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ELA.11-12.R.CAGLAT.2.4. Make warranted and reasonable assertions about the author's arguments by using e...
ELA.11-12.W.2.3b Write reflective compositions that draw comparisons between specific incidents a...
ELA.11-12.W.OF.1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of discourse (e.g., purpose, speake...
ELA.9-10.LS.C.1.1 Formulate judgments about the ideas under discussion and support those judgments...
ELA.9-10.R.CAGLAT.2.3 Generate relevant questions about readings on issues that can be researched.
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Grouping: Large Group Instruction
Teaching Method: Discussions; Cooperative Learning