Genetics Research Debate Topics

Genetics Research Debate Topics

•       Would the cloning of a beloved and dying pet be reasonable? Should cloning be allowed to continue?

•  Should we continue to genetically modify our foods to select certain genes or make foods herbicide resistant?

• Should parents be able to choose the sex of their child?  Should parents be able to pick which traits they want to pass on to their children?

•       Should humans be allowed to use genetic engineering to create new species?

• Should genetically modified foods be banned in Canada?

•    Should human cloning be banned?

•  Should parents be required to have genetic screening done on unborn children?

• Should access to assisted reproductive technologies be freely accessible to all Canadians?

• Should research using embryonic stem cells be banned?

Lesson Objectives for Friday, October 23

Content Objectives:

• To learn about the makeup and atmosphere of different planets.

Language Objectives:

• To speak loudly and clearly while presenting.
• To listen respectfully to classmates and write down notes.

Lesson Objectives for Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Content Objectives:

• To understand the relationship between the earth and phases of the moon.

Language Objectives:

• To write correct answers to questions related to the moon.

Key Vocabulary: solstice, equinox

Lesson Objectives for Monday, October 19th

Content Objectives:

• To understand the two models of the solar system.
• To name and describe the planets.

Language Objectives:

• To say the names of the planets.
• To write down notes about planets.

Key Vocabulary: solar system, heliocentric, geocentric, asteroid, comet, meteroid

Lesson Objectives for Thursday, October 1st, 2015

Content Objectives:

• To identify the name and number of atoms in a compound. 

Language Objectives:

• To write names of ionic compounds.

Key Vocabulary: Ionic compounds

Lesson Objectives for Wednesday, September 30th, 2015

Content Objectives:

• To understand how the number of valence electons affects whether an atom gains or loses elections.

Language Objectives:

• To write sentences about atoms gaining or losing electrons.
• To listen to and understand the names of elements.

Key Vocabulary: Ions, Valence Electrons

Lesson Objectives for Monday, September 28th

Content Objectives:

• To describe why atomic ions gain or lose electrons.

Language Objectives:

• To discuss chemistry terms with classmates.
• To write sentences explaining if atoms will gain or lose electrons.
• To draw Lewis diagrams.

Key Vocabulary: ion, stable, reactive, charge, Lewis diagrams

Ion - an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons

Stable - not reactive, not wanting to change

Reactive - wanting to participate in chemical reactions