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Thanks for having me!

Thanks for having me!. An Introductory lesson. What do all of these films have in common?. Gene Hackman. Looking ahead. - See what you remember exercise (Andrew did this 5 min). - Real or Fake News Story! (15 min) . - Making connections, articles on genetics.

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Thanks for having me!

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  1. Thanks for having me! An Introductory lesson

  2. What do all of these films have in common?

  3. Gene Hackman

  4. Looking ahead - See what you remember exercise (Andrew did this 5 min) - Real or Fake News Story! (15 min) - Making connections, articles on genetics - If time, Moral Dilemma exercise on cloning

  5. “What do you remember” exercise… Instructions: Split into 2 groups Elect scribe Take 30 seconds to a minute to brainstorm a list of any word or phrase that reminds you of genetics, or that is related to genetics. Write list on board for all to see Take a breath Repeat process

  6. Real or Fake?

  7. Real or Fake? Story 1: “Enviropigs” genetically engineered to produce “greener”, more environmentally friendly manure. Story 2: 25 percent less flatulent cows, producing less of the greenhouse gas methane. Story 3: Glow in the dark cats. Story 4: “GenPet” from BioGenica. A genetically engineered, living, breathing, pet.

  8. TRUE STORY The “enviropig” was developed by a Canadian company and has not yet been approved in the US.

  9. TRUE STORY This is a true story. However, this process of genetic engineering is from selective breeding rather than mechanically altering the DNA.

  10. TRUE STORY The scientists inserted one gene into the cats that helps them resist the feline form of AIDS. They also inserted a gene that produces a fluorescent protein called GFP. Cats that have been genetically modified to glow in the dark are being used to gain insights into AIDS.

  11. HOAX! This was a fake product created to bring awareness to genetic engineering. Visit the website sometime. http://www.genpets.com/meet.php

  12. Reactions?

  13. Article Reading Creating a picture of a genetics unit through popular media thematic extraction • Instructions: • - Divide into groups • Read articles as a group • Select a scribe to write down themes you have extracted from your article that are related to genetics • Share with a different group a summary of your article and see if you can expand on your extracted themes • Share your themes as a connected thematic picture on the board • Create a dilemma or controversy based on your news story • Present your dilemma to the class

  14. A Dilemma Neandertal Cloning A group of scientists at an American University have been studying a pre-human species called neandertals for quite some time. This species, genetically related to modern humans, lived over 200,000 years ago, walked on two feet, and used stone tools. These scientists have received funding to study the genetic material of these early humans, by sequencing and mapping out their genome. The completion of this project poses some very interesting opportunities. With a fully sequenced genome scientists would have the ability to clone parts, and eventually all of a neandertal. However, current laws in the United States do not permit human cloning. This puts the issue of cloning a neandertal into an interesting perspective. Neandertals are genetically very similar to humans, but not classified as the same species. Should the scientists continue with their research in cloning a neandertal, knowing that their research may be used in other countries where cloning is legal or should they redirect their research away from cloning completely?

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