Below you will find:
We have studied and/or will be studying the following:
Cell cycle
Mitosis
Meiosis
Heredity
Stem cells
Cloning
Genetic Engineering
You will create a PowerPoint presentation exploring both the pros and cons of a current controversy in biotechnology. You will research your issue and provide five arguments in favor of and five arguments against the issue. The positions and supporting evidence from your research will be presented to the class.
Your PowerPoint presentation must be copied on to a CD…NO FLOPPIES! You also must give me your rubric before you begin your presentation.
Your project should include the following parts:
Biotechnological controversies:
Cloning (Plants & Animals)
Genetically Modified Foods
Designer Babies
Stem Cell Research
DNA Fingerprinting/Profiling
Gene Therapy
Bioremediation
Human Genome Project
Return to TopYour project will be graded upon the following criteria:
I will critique your presentation. I will be assessing the quality and content of your PowerPoint as well as your presentation skills. See the attached rubric. Additionally, a bibliography page will be required (MLA) on the last page of your PowerPoint. You must have at least four sources cited, including any articles given to you by me.
You must show me that you have command of your topic…you must have eye contact with your audience…no reading directly from your slides! You also must be able to correctly pronounce the words in your presentation. Use your own words…paraphrase! Do not plagiarize! If you plagiarize you will receive a 0/100!
Be sure to explain what your topic is…explain how human cloning, stem cells, etc. work. Be sure to explain and/or define words that your audience may be unfamiliar with.
General information:
I gave you the grading rubric in class. Be sure to turn in your rubric WITH your project.
Your project will be worth 100 points. PowerPoint presentations that are turned in late will not be accepted…no ifs, ands, or buts about it! Do not, I repeat, do not wait until the last possible moment to start your project. This is your project, therefore, your responsibility. Take pride in your work and show me how brilliant and creative you can be!