1. Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloning Web Quest Mrs. Greene English

2. Tasks After reading The House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer, you will.. Watch the Brainpop video(s) and take one or both of the quizzes (daily grade). Complete the research questions. Review the Expository essay PowerPoint and complete TOD (daily grade). Review the sample outline and complete an outline for your essay(writing grade). Complete your essay on essayscorer.com (test grade).

3. Background Information Go to Brainpop and watch the video(s) :Dolly the Sheep” AND/OR “Cloning”. Enter following log-in: bmsbearcats CCats123 http://www.brainpop.com/science/diversityoflife/do llythesheep/preview.wemlhttp://www.brainpop.com/science/diversityoflife/do llythesheep/preview.weml AND/OR http://www.brainpop.com/science/cellularlifeandg enetics/cloning/http://www.brainpop.com/science/cellularlifeandg enetics/cloning/ Take and turn in the quiz to Mrs. Greene or Ms. Kirkland

4. Research – FAQ about cloning http://bioethics.georgetown.edu/pcbe/topics/clonin g_faq.htmlhttp://bioethics.georgetown.edu/pcbe/topics/clonin g_faq.html Research questions: What is cloning? Do clones ever occur naturally? What is the argument for human cloning? What is the argument against human cloning? What are the United States’ laws concerning cloning? What are some ethical issues related to cloning? What animals have been cloned?

5. More Information on Cloning http://www.wisegeek.org/what-are-some- disadvantages-of-cloning.htm#slideshowhttp://www.wisegeek.org/what-are-some- disadvantages-of-cloning.htm#slideshow http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-pros-and- cons-of-cloning.htm#slideshowhttp://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-pros-and- cons-of-cloning.htm#slideshow

6. How to write an expository essay Review this expository essay PowerPoint http://www.slideshare.net/marianogalan23/the- expository-essay?from_search=10http://www.slideshare.net/marianogalan23/the- expository-essay?from_search=10 Write 4 main concepts that you viewed. This is your TOD(ticket out the door).

7. Sample Outline Introduction Paraphrase! Restate the topic in your own words. Acknowledge that there are both advantages and disadvantages involved. Body (Paragraph 1) Introduce the major advantages: "On the positive side..." Present the main points and elaborate. Body (Paragraph 2) Introduce the major disadvantages: "Despite these attractions, however, some drawback do exist..." Present the main points and elaborate. Conclusion Restate your opinion and refer to the main advantages and disadvantages presented in the essay.

8. Outline Complete your outline and turn it in to Mrs. Greene or Ms. Kirkland

9. Go to Essayscorer.com and begin your essay. www.essayscorer.com/ph/ga/bms Some people with terminal diseases will do almost anything to save themselves even if it means using cloning for extra body parts. While Congress has not banned cloning, it is considered unethical to clone a person at this time. In an essay, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of cloning.

10. Check the Writing Checklist Make Your Paper Meaningful Use your knowledge and/or personal experiences that are related to the topic. Explain, clarify, and define your ideas. Establish a clear controlling idea. Fully develop your controlling idea with specific, supporting details. Organize your ideas in a clear and logical order. Write an expository essay and stay on topic. Make Your Paper Interesting to Read Think about what would be interesting to the reader. Use a lively writing voice that shows your interest in the topic. Use precise, descriptive, vivid words. Vary the type, structure, and length of your sentences. Make Your Paper Easy to Read Indent to start a new paragraph. Use effective transitions. Write in complete and correct sentences. Capitalize, spell, and punctuate correctly.

11. Survey Please take this brief survey and turn it in! Did you enjoy the web quest? What was your favorite part of the web quest? List any suggestions you have for making it better.