Biological Sciences B
ENGAGE
The ethical dilemma of designer babies
- Watch the TED talk about the ethical questions asked about genetic modifications.
- What are your thoughts about this topic - pro or con? Why?
- Use a google doc to answer the prompt from above. Submit to Slate.
SKILL PRACTICE:
SKILL PRACTICE:
Skills will be covered in class with direct instruction. Checks for understanding will occur through class participation and opening/exit tickets.
Competencies and Skills Assessed throughout the course.
Competencies and Skills Assessed throughout the course.
SCI.1.1: Ask a scientific question
SCI.1.1: Ask a scientific question
SCI.1.2: Formulate a hypothesis
SCI.1.2: Formulate a hypothesis
SCI.1.3: Define & analyze variables
SCI.1.3: Define & analyze variables
SCI.1.4: Plan & organize an investigation
SCI.1.4: Plan & organize an investigation
SCI.1.5: Organize & strengthen plan
SCI.1.5: Organize & strengthen plan
SCI.1.6: Test the prediction
SCI.1.6: Test the prediction
SCI.1.7: Iterate using results
SCI.1.7: Iterate using results
SCI.2.1:Make meaning of data collected
SCI.2.1:Make meaning of data collected
SCI.2.2: Represent data
SCI.2.2: Represent data
SCI.3.1: Create a model to represent the system
SCI.3.1: Create a model to represent the system
SCI.3.2: Use the model to communicate ideas
SCI.3.2: Use the model to communicate ideas
SCI.3.3: Evaluate & refine models
SCI.3.3: Evaluate & refine models
SCI.4.1 Construct evidence-based explanations
SCI.4.1 Construct evidence-based explanations
SCI.4.2: Identify & use appropriate text structure for the purpose
SCI.4.2: Identify & use appropriate text structure for the purpose
SCI.4.3: Follow writing conventions
SCI.4.3: Follow writing conventions
LINKED RESOURCES
LINKED RESOURCES