Tools for teachers: Lesson plans
This series of lesson plans is intended to faciliate the inclusion of ethics and personal genomes in the high school and college classroom. Each unit can function as a stand-alone lesson, or all units can be taught as a series. Lessons include a set of PowerPoint slides, suggestions for further reading, and materials for in-class and homework activities.
Unit Overview:
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1. Genome
sequencing and ethical issues: Who, what, why, and
when?
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View Lesson 1 slides.
2. How will
knowing more about our genes change us? Exploring
personal, family and psychological issues.
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View lesson 2 slides.
3. Genetics and
reproduction: Ethical questions now and in the future.
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View lesson 3 slides.