We are pleased to introduce a series of newly created and revised materials for the 2011-2012 academic year. These materials - detailed lessons, slides, reading lists, and classroom activities - will help educators include discussions of ethics and personal genomes in their high school and college classroom. Each lesson can stand alone, or all the lessons can be taught as a unit.
Feedback is most welcome and we would love to hear from educators about their experiences using these materials in the classroom. Questions and comments can be directed to Lauren Tomaselli, pgEd's Director of Curriculum and Training, at ltomaselli@pged.med.harvard.edu
Unit Overview: Preparing to teach the lessons
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Lesson Plans
Genome sequencing and ethical issues: What is Personal Genetics?
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Genomes for all? Debating the merits and risks of direct-to-consumer genetic testing
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Debating the Ethical Questions about Genetics and Reproduction
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Athletes, sports, and personal genetics: What are the ethical and scientific questions?
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Download supplemental Sports and Genetics PowerPoint slides.
What is Personalized Medicine?
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DNA and Crime
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Download DNA and Crime PowerPoint Slides
Your genome: What does your DNA say about you? (A scientific primer)
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NEW: We are developing an annotated reading list - click here for a recently updated version.
We are always working to add new lessons to our curriculum. Here are a few of the topics currently under development:
Genetics in the media: How to become an informed consumer
Newborn screening: Debating how much parents should find out about their children's DNA
Genetic information and privacy: Choosing to share your genetic information
