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Unit 4, SAC 4:
Response to an issue related to an application of gene technologies
You have been asked to present to a year 12 biology student conference on the issues
associated with human intervention in evolutionary processes through gene technologies.
Each group (2-3 people) will pick one of the following examples of human intervention in
evolutionary processes:
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cloning of organisms
stem cells
genetic screening & gene therapy
transformation/genetic modification
You will need to:
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Identify the intervention and how it is carried out (i.e. the technology used)
Outline the reasons for the intervention.
Discuss the issues arising from the intervention, both positive and negative
Evaluate the arguments and opinions for and against the intervention
Discuss how the intervention impacts on natural selection and long term evolution of
the target species.
You will be presenting your paper as an A3 poster and 10-15 minute talk discussion on it for
the conference proceedings. (NB these posters will be scanned and provided to each member
of the class as a revision tool, so please make sure they are clear and easy to understand.)
The assessment rubric for this task can be seen over the page. In order to complete this task,
you will have the holidays and two lessons after the break. You also need to submit a
bibliography (Harvard style) on the back of your poster.
Poster presentations will take place on Friday 12th October.
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Excellent
(5 marks)
Critical evaluation of
reasons for human
intervention.
Very Good
(4 Marks)
Detailed and
relevant evaluation
of reasons for
human intervention.
Good
(3 Marks)
Relevant evaluation
of reasons for
human intervention.
Satisfactory
(2 Marks)
Some relevant
evaluation of reasons
for human
intervention.
Poor
(1 Mark)
Limited evaluation
of reasons for
human intervention.
Unsatisfactory
(0 Marks)
Not shown
Comprehensive and
detailed
understanding of the
evolutionary process.
Thorough
knowledge of the
evolutionary
process.
General knowledge
of the evolutionary
process.
Some knowledge of
the evolutionary
process.
Limited knowledge
of the evolutionary
process.
Not shown
Evaluation of the
arguments and
opinions, both for and
against
Critical evaluation of
the reliability of the
information and
opinions expressed.
Evaluation of the
reliability of the
information and
opinions expressed.
Some evaluation of
the reliability of the
information and
opinions expressed.
Limited evaluation
of the reliability of
the information and
opinions expressed.
Not shown
Evaluation of the
impact on evolution
by humans
Critical evaluation of
the impact on
evolution by humans.
Evaluation of the
impact on evolution
by humans.
Some evaluation of
the impact on
evolution by humans.
Comprehensive and
relevant application
of scientific
terminology and
conventions.
Reflects a very high
level of ability to
communicate to
intended audience.
Relevant application
of scientific
terminology and
conventions.
Reflects a good
ability to
communicate to
intended audience.
Some application of
scientific terminology
and conventions.
Shows some ability to
communicate to
intended audience.
Limited evaluation
of the impact on
evolution by
humans.
Limited application
of scientific
terminology and
conventions.
Limited ability to
communicate to
intended audience.
Not shown
Ability to
communicate
information and
understanding to the
intended audience
using appropriate
terminology and
conventions.
Thorough
evaluation of the
reliability of the
information and
opinions expressed.
Thorough
evaluation of the
impact on evolution
by humans.
Detailed and
relevant application
of scientific
terminology and
conventions.
Reflects a high level
of ability to
communicate to
intended audience.
Bibliography.
Contains at least one
book and 5 internet
sources
Contains at least
one book and 4
internet sources
Contains at least
one book and 3
internet sources
Contains 4-5 internet
sources
Contains 2-3
internet sources
Contains 0-1
internet sources
Understanding of
reasons for human
intervention in
evolutionary
processes and
technology used
Understanding of the
issues arising from
the intervention, both
positive and negative
Total and comments
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