This Week in Biology (Nov 1-5)

 In Biology, Scholars Prep Science - 7th Grade
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Dear Parents and students,

Today we will have a debate over human animal chimeras. What are the ethics that scientists should adhere to when it comes to genetic engineering and biotechnology?  This next week we will continue these discussions.  ​  We are quickly approaching the holiday season between Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.  This can be a difficult time for the students to concentrate because of the anticipation for these times.  Let’s all stay focused so we can enjoy our time off and not be burdened with projects and homework!

Here is our class schedule for next week:

Biotech Propaganda project
Create a comic book for teenagers that makes the case against or for certain biotechnology practices or applications.
Rubric: Creativity: 100 pts Accuracy: 100 pts 5 squares minimum: 100 points Total: 300 points

Biotechnology Fair Day 1
Read comics to the group (15 minutes)
Prepare for the Biotechnology Debate:
1) Break into 2 groups (for or against)
2) Work in your groups to research and make your case in the debate tomorrow (use attachment “biotechnology-debate-research”)

Biotechnology Fair Day 2
Biotechnology Debate: Divide into two groups and make a case for or against biotechnology.
10 minutes: Finish preparing your case with your grous.
30 minutes: Debate!

Unit 3 Group Test

Unit 3 Individual Test​

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I would love to hear any feedback or questions you or your student may have.  Feel free to contact me via email at any time.

Thank you again for sharing your wonderful student with us this year,

Chris Newton
Biology
San Tan Charter High School
cnewton@santancharterschool.com