Genetic Engineering

1. Genetic Engineering

2. By the end of today’s lesson you should... • Understand the nature of ‘Genetic Engineering’. • Know the advantages and disadvantages of ‘Genetic Engineering’. • Be able to explain why some Christians accept ‘Genetic Engineering’ and why some do not.

3. To be successful in today’s lesson you must... • Take an enthusiastic approach to each task during the lesson. • Gather the information asked for by your ‘character’ and share this information with your group • Coachyour group to develop an understanding of ‘Genetic Engineering’

4. Starter: Quiz, quiz, trade Stand up, hand up, pair up Partner ‘A’ quizzes Partner ‘B’ answers Partner ‘A’ coaches or praises Swap roles Trade cards and put your hand up

6. Gary Lineker – opinion man Roberto Martinez – the factician You are going to offer your own opinion. You have to use some of the information to to support what you think. Use evidence / examples. You are looking for all the facts about genetic engineering e.g. What is it, who invented it, how does it work. Alan Pardew – Yes Man Jose Mourinho – No man You are looking for all the positive information about genetic engineering e.g. Why do some people / Christians think it is a good idea. You are looking for all the negative information about genetic engineering e.g. Why do some people / Christians think it is not a good idea.

7. I think genetic engineering is a good / bad thing because… • Examples / Evidence • Been around for thousands of years – animal breeding • 1970 saw beginning of cures and modified food • 2008 became legal to test on human-animal embryos • 1996 – scientists created first cloned animal. Dolly the sheep • Scientists can only use embryos for 14 days • No information on the long term consequences • Effects are irreversible • Gives too much power to scientists • Devalues human life • Humans should not interfere with God’s will – playing God • It is wrong to try and make the Earth perfect – only heaven perfect • Life belongs to God – sanctity of life • Destroying embryos is murder ‘ do not kill’ • Could lead to cures for usually incurable diseases • Using ‘cybrids’ does not involve the loss of human life • Genetic research is monitored closely by the law • Food for starving people • Jesus was a healer – GE heals people • Bible says nothing about it • Situation ethics – most loving thing • Follows golden rule • Church supports it if it doesn’t harm human life

8. Coaching • You should now share your knowledge with the rest of the group • Give them 3-4 pieces of information • Keep it short and clear

9. d) ‘Christians should not use genetic engineering’ • You will be told whether you have to argue in favour or against • You must then apply the knowledge you have gained by giving 3 reasons to support your argument • Put each reason in a separate box Agree 1. 2. 3.

10. Peer Assessment • Have they offered 3 reasons? • Does it contain a religious reason? • Is the answer detailed? • Is the Spelling / Punctuation / Grammar all correct?

11. Coaching • You must now write 3 reasons on your partners work • These reasons should disagree with their original arguments • i.e. If they agreed, you must give reasons that disagree

12. By the end of today’s lesson you should... • Understand the nature of ‘Genetic Engineering’. • Know the advantages and disadvantages of ‘Genetic Engineering’. • Be able to explain why some Christians accept ‘Genetic Engineering’ and why some do not.

13. Self Assessment Highlight which character best represents your understanding of the lesson objectives above:

14. Exit Ticket Write down at least 2 things you have learned during the lesson

15. By the end of today’s lesson you should... • Understand the nature of ‘Genetic Engineering’. • Know the advantages and disadvantages of ‘Genetic Engineering’. • Be able to explain why some Christians accept ‘Genetic Engineering’ and why some do not.