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THE GREAT DEBATE!. Debate Topic A. Should reproductive technology continue to be explored and implemented using information from the Human Genome Project and the potential for genetic engineering it offers? In-vitro fertilization Gene testing of fetus Medical abortion
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Debate Topic A • Should reproductive technology continue to be explored and implemented using information from the Human Genome Project and the potential for genetic engineering it offers? • In-vitro fertilization • Gene testing of fetus • Medical abortion • Genetic engineering of fetus • Embryo screening/PGD • Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) passed as a component of National Health Care Reform
Debate Topic B • Should genetic engineering of humans be allowed? • Gene therapy • Human stem cell research • Therapeutic cloning • Replacement organs
Debate Topic C • Should genetic alteration of plants and animals be allowed? • Transgenic organisms • Genetically-modified foods • Reproductive cloning to replenish endangered/extinct species
Debate Topic D • Should an individual’s DNA make-up be subject to mandatory testing? • Right to privacy • Insurance companies, employer • Use of DNA in forensics • Family planning • DNA Testing by Mail • Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) passed as a component of National Health Care Reform
Debate Topics • Debate Topic A • Reproductive Technology • Debate Topic B • Genetic Engineering of Human (post-birth) • Debate Topic C • Genetic Alteration of Plants & Non-human Animals • Debate Topic D • DNA Testing
Debate Format • Pro Opening Speech – 4 min • Cross Examination by Con Team Member – 2 min • Con Opening Speech – 4 min • Cross Examination by Pro Team Member – 2 min • Pro Second Speech – 4 min • Cross Examination by Con Team Member – 2 min • Con Second Speech – 4 min • Cross Examination by Pro Team Member – 2 min • Break (4 min) • Con Rebuttal Speech – 2 min • Pro Rebuttal Speech – 2 min
Peer Evaluation Rank each student in your group from 1-5, with 5 being the highest, for each of the following categories. Additional comments are very helpful and appreciated! • Student _____________________________________________________ • Knowledge 1 2 3 4 5 • Contribution to the understanding of the debate topic • Quality & quantity of material researched outside of class • Participation 1 2 3 4 5 • Degree of involvement in group decisions • Degree of involvement in group effort • Attitude 1 2 3 4 5 • Willingness to work toward team goal • Enthusiasm • Additional Comments? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________