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Guidance is provided on how to use the resource for whole class discussion and/or small group-work: to engage students with the science and the issues (economic, political, ethical, legal and social issues) of scientific projects such as the HGP. | Guidance is provided on how to use the resource for whole class discussion and/or small group-work: to engage students with the science and the issues (economic, political, ethical, legal and social issues) of scientific projects such as the HGP. | ||
Setting the context: | '''Setting the context:''' | ||
The International Human Genome Project (HGP): Sharing scientific knowledge. Viewing the animation (5 – 10 minutes) | The International Human Genome Project (HGP): Sharing scientific knowledge. Viewing the animation (5 – 10 minutes) | ||
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2) Class discussion (30 - 40 minutes) or Small Group then Class discussion (50 minutes) on the HGP as an example of ‘How science [can] work’: | 2) Class discussion (30 - 40 minutes) or Small Group then Class discussion (50 minutes) on the HGP as an example of ‘How science [can] work’: | ||
Share Introduction, Task and Process objectives (5 mins): | '''Share Introduction, Task and Process objectives (5 mins):''' | ||
Introduction | Introduction | ||
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Task: The Human Genome Project: ‘How science [can] work’ - issues and outcomes ? | Task: The Human Genome Project: ‘How science [can] work’ - issues and outcomes ? | ||
Identify, share, discuss and constructively explore ideas about (a) and (b), | Identify, share, discuss and constructively explore ideas about (a) and (b), then build on these ideas: give evidence/explanations/reasons for the ideas: | ||
then build on these ideas: give evidence/explanations/reasons for the ideas: | |||
(a) HGP issues, at the level of individuals, organisations, governments/countries (economic, political and social issues), and the international science community. | (a) HGP issues, at the level of individuals, organisations, governments/countries (economic, political and social issues), and the international science community. | ||
(b) HGP outcomes: benefits; ethical, legal and social issues. | (b) HGP outcomes: benefits; ethical, legal and social issues. | ||
Process: first, individually, think about (and jot down) initial ideas, second, in a class or small group context, share initial ideas and any reasons for them, together build on and develop each others’ initial ideas, working constructively – developing the art of giving each other constructive criticism as you together – as a class or group - develop your ideas and consider reasons for them. | Process: first, individually, think about (and jot down) initial ideas, second, in a class or small group context, share initial ideas and any reasons for them, together build on and develop each others’ initial ideas, working constructively – developing the art of giving each other constructive criticism as you together – as a class or group - develop your ideas and consider reasons for them. Finally, select (and jot down) the five key ideas discussed with reasons for these ideas. | ||
Finally, select (and jot down) the five key ideas discussed with reasons for these ideas. | |||
Note: if working in groups, each group’s ideas are shared with the class in the lesson’s plenary, with each group nominating a group member to give their group’s feedback. | Note: if working in groups, each group’s ideas are shared with the class in the lesson’s plenary, with each group nominating a group member to give their group’s feedback. | ||
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If time permits, facilitate further discussion and together agree on the class’ five main ideas and the associated evidence/reasons/explanations for these ideas. | If time permits, facilitate further discussion and together agree on the class’ five main ideas and the associated evidence/reasons/explanations for these ideas. | ||
Optional Preparation: Pre-lesson homework | '''Optional Preparation:''' | ||
Preparatory viewing of HGP animation followed by research into the issues faced by the stakeholders involved in the HGP, and project outcomes. Making brief notes on: | Pre-lesson homework. Preparatory viewing of HGP animation followed by research into the issues faced by the stakeholders involved in the HGP, and project outcomes. Making brief notes on: | ||
* HGP issues, at the level of individuals, organisations, governments/countries (economic, political and social issues), and the international science community. | * HGP issues, at the level of individuals, organisations, governments/countries (economic, political and social issues), and the international science community. | ||
* HGP outcomes: benefits; ethical, legal and social issues | * HGP outcomes: benefits; ethical, legal and social issues | ||
