Bioethics Presentation
Introduction:
Bioethics is the study of controversial ethics brought about by advances in biology and medicine. Bioethicists are
concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the relationships among life sciences, biotechnology, medicine,
politics, law, and philosophy. In this assignment you will examine both sides of an assigned bioethical issues in genetics,
genetic engineering, or biotechnology.
Procedure:
You and your partner will create a PowerPoint presentation that takes an in-depth look into one of the “hot topics” of
bioethics. You will then present your PowerPoint to the class as a whole. The PowerPoint should be laid out as follows:
Bioethics Presentation Rubric – Topic:
Name(s):
Slide 1 “Title Slide:” ……………………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………..…….….……____/6
 Title of Assigned Topic (3 pts.)
 Graphic (at least 1 pertinent graphic present) (2 pts.)
 Name (1 pt.)
Slide 2 “Introduction”.…………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………….………….…….….……____/12
 5 summarizing points defining what your assigned topic is all about.
 Graphic (at least 1 pertinent graphic present) (2 pts.)
Slide 3 “Pros Side”.…………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….…….….……____/12
 5 positive things about using, participating, or supporting your assigned topic. Ask yourself, “Why should we be doing
this now?” (You may use 1 moral/ethical/opinion based point. The rest must be based on scientific fact).
 Graphic (at least 1 pertinent graphic present) (2 pts.)
Slide 4 “Cons Side”.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….…….….……____/12
 5 negative things about using, participating, or supporting your assigned topic. Ask yourself, “Why is this never going to
work/not a good idea?” (You may use 1 moral/ethical/opinion based point. The rest must be based on scientific fact).
 Graphic (at least 1 pertinent graphic present) (2 pts.)
Slide 5 “Your Opinion”.………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………….………….…….….……____/12
 5 reasons you are either for or against using, participating, or supporting your assigned topic. Ask yourself, “Why do I
think this is a good/bad idea?” (You may use 1 moral/ethical/opinion based point. The rest must be based on scientific
fact).
 Graphic (at least 1 pertinent graphic present) (2 pts.)
Slide 6 “Works Cited”.……………………………………………..…………………………………………………………..………………………...………….…….….……____/4
  At least 4 sources listed from information and pictures.
General…………………….……………………………………………..…………………………………………………………..………………………...………….…….….……____/2
 Slide Layout: Slides are clearly laid out illustrating main points (hint: a slide shouldn’t have entire paragraphs “cut and
pasted” from a website).
 Presentation: Presenter understands information they are presenting and can clearly explain topic (hint: presenters
shouldn’t have to read everything off of the slide and never look at the class).
Total Points Out of = ____ out of 60
Comments:
Period 2
Bioethics Topic
Human Cloning
Animal Cloning
Transgenic (GM) Plants
Transgenic (GM) Animals
Gene Therapy
Forensic DNA Data Banks
Human Genome Project
Pharmacogenetics
Adult Stem Cell Use
Embryonic Stem Cell Use
Genetic Counseling
Designer Babies
Gene Therapy
Xenotransplantation
Gene Patenting
Newborn / Prenatal Screening
Genome Privacy
Human Genetic Enhancement
DNA Fingerprinting in Criminal Cases
Bringing Back Extinct Animals
Genetic Testing for Disease
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)
Gene Doping in Athletics
Growing Replacement Body Parts
Eugenics
Legal Consequences for Parents who
Refuse Genetic Testing
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