1.  LO s  To explore some of the key ethical questions and concepts of genetic engineering   To discuss some of the associated moral dilemmas  Starter - “GE is concerned with the manipulation of DNA, the building blocks of an organism.”   Discuss and brainstorm different areas of genetic engineering

2.  Can you think of/consider/discuss moral questions that any of these types of genetic engineering might throw up?

3.  P234-238 – Read and answer the question – What are somatic and germ-line engineering? What is the ethical difference between them?  Note down questions for discussion on p255

4.  Read your sheet. Find someone who can fill in each definition and then also discuss with them a) why useful and b) potential moral questions  Extension – Consider your opinion on the given moral questions

5.  Explain how the ethics of Christianity might be applied to genetic engineering.  Situation Ethics offers the best approach to the issues of genetic engineering.

6.  LO s  To discuss and evaluate moral dilemmas related to genetic engineering   To create a moral framework for genetic engineering  Starter – Mix and Match sheets  Ext – Remind yourselves of moral questions  Hwk – Find a current news story about genetic engineering

7.  The belief that life is sacred and should be cherished.  Somatic vs germ-line discussion

8.  Numbered Heads Together  Now, you are to form the new Genetic Engineering Panel and need to suggest some laws. Use your opinion to create some rules in the area of genetic engineering.