Introduction to Ethics in Genetics

Guiding Questions
1. Just because we can do something, should we do it?
2. Are there certain situations where using genetic technology is right/wrong?
3. Can we ever be positive of all the side effects of cloning or other genetic technologies? Explain.

Basic Cloning Diagram: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/images/cloning.gif

"Cloned Beef: It May be What's for Dinner" Seattle Times
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003498256_clone28.html

"Having a Cow over Cloned Beef" MSN
http://www.cnbc.com/id/17030182/Having_A_Cow_Over_Cloned_Beef

"Cloned Milk and Meat: Where's the Beef?" Live Science
http://www.livescience.com/health/080109-animal-cloning.html

"Are we eating cloned meat?" Scientific American
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=are-we-eating-cloned-meat

The Lorax: Follow-Up

1. What does the Lorax symbolize? Once-ler? Thneed?
2. Which “cause” from the book has the biggest effect on the environment? Justify your answer with 2-3 supporting details.
3. What current real-world environmental issue is having the biggest effect on the environment? Justify your answer with 2-3 supporting details.
4. What are some solutions (big and small) to current environmental issues? How can you make a difference? What does it mean to be “GREEN?”

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