Quick Write Write a few sentences about: Qualities you like about yourself Qualities you dislike about yourself If you could change any of these.. Would you? And why?
Gene technologies & Human applications
Manipulating Genes Genetic engineering - is the direct manipulation of an organism's genome using biotechnology. (Indirect genetic modification through artificial selection has been practiced for centuries.)
Lab grown meat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u468xY1T8fw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rJwZkOzWsQ
Lab grown meat Shoulder partner discussion: First student should ask: “Would you eat lab grown meat? Why?” Second student answer the question, then ask the same question to the other student. Listen and respect the other student, you will be asked to share
Manipulating Genes Recombinant DNA - molecules are DNA molecules formed by laboratory methods of genetic recombination (such as molecular cloning) to bring together genetic material from multiple sources, creating sequences that would not otherwise be found in biological organisms.
Genetic engineering Jellyfish have a gene for bioluminescence
Genetic engineering Recombinant DNA - molecules are DNA molecules formed by laboratory methods of genetic recombination (such as molecular cloning) to bring together genetic material from multiple sources, creating sequences that would not otherwise be found in biological organisms. ? ? ?
Glowing Pig
Glowing Cats
Glowing Mice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCPtDVnaQ1w
Can genetic engineering help?
Causes of global warming Deforestation Methane CO2 emissions
Cows that don’t fart methane
Agree/Disagree: Designer baby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAhjPd4uNFY
Agree/Disagree: Genetically modified foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKm2Ch3-Myg
Agree/Disagree: Cloning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tELZEPcgKkE
Letter to your Premier You have opinions, express them!
Letter to your Premier You will write a letter to your Premier about your opinions on gene technologies Write if you agree or disagree with each genetic application Use vocabulary terms discussed in class You are writing to a Senator, so be sure to use your best English and writing skills
Letter to your Premier Letter 5 4 3 2 1 0 Score 5-0 Comments Issues 5 4 3 2 1 0 Score 5-0 Comments Issues Three ethical issues addressed. The controversy surrounding each issue is explained. Three ethical issues are addressed, but some (1-2) are not explained. Less than three ethical issues are addressed. None of the ethical issues are explained. Opinions Clear, personal opinions provided for three ethical issues. Opinions are explained. Some (1-2) of the opinions are unclear or not personal. No opinion given. None of the opinions are clear nor personal. Vocabulary Words Correct use of five vocabulary words. Words are used in appropriate context. Five vocabulary words used, but some (1-3) are not used correctly. Less than five vocabulary words used. Vocabulary words are frequently (4 or more) used incorrectly. Mechanics No distracting grammatical and/or mechanical errors. Some (1-3) distracting grammatical and/or mechanical errors. Frequent (4 or more) distracting grammatical and/or mechanical errors. Total Score /20
Letter to your Senator You may listen to music as you write You may NOT talk Complete your letter before the end of class