PCC Reads Book Report for BI 213
1. An option to earn the lab extra credit OR add to your bundle of 4 different things for
your independent project is to read the book chosen for PCC Reads this year.
Instructors across the district have committed to invite their students to participate in
projects related to this book.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
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To earn your points please
Read the entire book and then write about it (minimum 2 typed pages) addressing the
following in your text:
Summarize the plot of the book in a thoughtfully worded set of paragraphs, using
complete sentences
Reflect on how this book relates to Biology 211-212-213. For example, how does your
understanding of cell cycle control impact your ability to understand the major plot
points of this book. I really want you to explain how the details of your biology
education intersect with the details of this book. Note emphasis on details!!
As future scientists it is important to understand the importance of communication to
non-scientists. Reflect on how you understand this point in relation to the plot points in
the book.
Various aspects of medical ethics are raised in this book. Please reflect on how the book
impacted your understanding of this topic.
What else did surprised you or made you think in the context of this story.