1. 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?

2. Gene technologies & Human applications

3. 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.)

4. Lab grown meat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u468xY1T8fw

5. 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

6. 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.

7. Genetic engineering
Jellyfish have a gene for bioluminescence

8. 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.
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9. Glowing Pig

10. Glowing Cats

11. Glowing Mice

12. Can genetic engineering help?

13. Causes of global warming
Deforestation
Methane
CO2 emissions

14. Cows that don’t fart methane

15. Agree/Disagree: Designer baby

16. Agree/Disagree: Genetically modified foods

17. Agree/Disagree: Cloning

18. Letter to your Premier
You have opinions, express them!

19. 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

20. Letter to your Premier Letter 5 4 3 2 1 0 Score 5-0 Comments Issues
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

21. Letter to your Senator
You may listen to music as you write You may NOT talk Complete your letter before the end of class