How can storytelling be used to communicate a complex scientific and societal issue? 

Objectives & Requirements

Create an informational podcast or "Crash Course"-style video about a debatable issue in bioethics, specifically related to genetics.

Your podcast or video should explain:

1. Both sides of the ethical issue, pros and cons

2. The science, specifically the genetics and biotechnology, behind the issue

3. The historical context surrounding the issue and where we stand today

Your Podcast or Crash Course video should:

• Feature all group members, mixed in a way that is interesting for your listener.

• Be 8-12 minutes long, with at least 2.5 mins of air time per group member.

• Be accompanied by a detailed, written script including a citation page.

• Give all key information about DNA, GMO, bioethical issue and describe its backstory and uniqueness. 

• Be saved as an mp3 or mp4 if podcast, youtube video if Crash Course.

• Be creative and original. Use props/effects such as music, scenery, etc.

• Connect with the issues from your group’s selected text.

• Have a STORY that teaches a lesson about one of these topics.

• Have music and sound effects thoughtfully edited into the episode.

• Have a clear focus and not just a lesson on DNA/GMO/bioethics.

• Contain at least one interview clip from the expert interview that enhances the expert's credibility on this topic.

• Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the concept.

• Be infused with emotion with a conversational style.

NC Biology Course Objectives:

• Bio.3.1.1 Explain the double-stranded, complementary nature of DNA as related to its function in the cell. 

• Bio.3.1.2 Explain how DNA and RNA code for proteins and determine traits. 

• Bio.3.1.3 Explain how mutations in DNA that result from interactions with the environment (i.e. radiation and chemicals) or new combinations in existing genes lead to changes in function and phenotype. 

• Bio.3.3.1 Interpret how DNA is used for comparison and identification of organisms. 

• Bio.3.3.2 Summarize how transgenic organisms are engineered to benefit society. 

• Bio.3.3.3 Evaluate some of the ethical issues surrounding the use of DNA technology (including cloning, genetically modified organisms, stem cell research, and Human Genome Project). 

SPACE CAT Analysis due 3/27 @2:18pm

Submit outline and/or script for peer review by 4/2 @ 2:18pm

Podcast / Video due date: 4/10

Podcast / Crash Course Video Rubric