SBI3U Name: ______
Connecting Genetic Processes to Technology, Society & the Environment
The fields of genetics and genomics are growing as new technologies and contributions are being made in various areas such as medicine, agriculture, criminal justice, etc.
In this assignment you will be choosing a news article that discusses a recent contribution to genetic/genomic knowledge, techniques & technologies and publishing a blog post about the article.
Suggested areas of genetics/genomics include: genetic screening (pre-natal, newborn, etc.), in vitro fertilization, stem cell research, DNA profiling, applications of the Human Genome Project, patenting of DNA, use of GMOs in agriculture, privacy issues with genetic information, gene therapy, etc.
Try searching for recent news in genetics/genomics at:
•Science Daily News: http://www.sciencedaily.com/ or other news sources
*one of the online databases found on our library website:
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/libraries/cat.asp?schoolNo=3440
(CPI.Q, Global Issues in Context, and the Science Reference Center are probably most useful)
Your post should be around 250 words and include:
-a paragraph that gives a context for your topic that strongly connects it to our course content
(For example, if you choose an article in which mutations that cause nearsightedness have
been identified, give background information on mutations.)
**Research this information and cite your sources within the paragraph.
**The topic should be connected to our course content, so our textbook could be the
source of your background information.
-a brief summary (1 paragraph) of the article **Cite the article & include a link to it.
-your personal reflection on the topic
-and finally a question that will generate constructive discussion among your classmates
Your References should be in APA Format, and appear on the "About" page, a separate page from the post.
You will also be assigned 3 classmates, whose posts you will read and then reply to. Each reply should be around 100 words, and include:
-your personal reflection on the post (including a connection to you as well as a connection to
your post)
-a discussion of the question raised by the post
-at least 1 social benefit of this knowledge/technique/technology (i.e. discuss who would
benefit from the technology or its potential applications)
-at least 1 ethical issue raised (i.e. identify the individuals/groups who might have issue with
the technology and explain why)
Important dates:
before Sun, Feb 26th, 2017: Please create your blog on www.wordpress.com and send the link
to your teacher
before, Wed March 1st: Send ideas for your topic & links to articles to your teacher forapproval
Wed, March 8th (by midnight): Your post is due
Wednesday,March 22nd(by midnight): Your replies are due
EVALUATION SCHEME:
Level 1 (50%)2.5 marks / Level 2 (60%)
3 marks / Level 3 (70%)
3.5 marks / Level 4 (80-100%)
4-5 marks
Post:
-Information is well-organized.
-about 250 words in length
/5 / Organizes ideas & information with limited effectiveness. / Organizes ideas & information with some effectiveness. / Organizes ideas & information with with considerable effectiveness. / Organizes ideas & information with with a high degree of effectiveness.
Post & Replies:
-Language used is clear and precise; few grammar/ spelling errors.
-in your own words
/5 / Expresses ideas and information with limited effectiveness / Expresses ideas with some effectiveness. / Expresses ideas and information with considerable effectiveness. / Expresses ideas and information with a high degree of effectiveness.
Citations/References:
-In-text citations are correctly used.
-Reference list is in APA format.
/5 / Reference list & in-text citations in APA format with many errors or not in APA format / Reference list & in-text citations in APA format with some errors. / Reference list & in-text citations in APA format with few errors. / Reference list & in-text citations in APA format with no errors.
COMMUNICATION: /15 ( %)
Level 1 (50%)2.5 marks / Level 2 (60%)
3 marks / Level 3 (70%)
3.5 marks / Level 4 (80-100%)
4-5 marks
Post:
-Connection to SBI3U course content is clearly identified.
-Description of
knowledge/ technique/ technology is clear and accurate.
/5 / Transfers knowledge to unfamiliar contexts with limited effectiveness. / Transfers knowledge to unfamiliar contexts with some effectiveness. / Transfers knowledge to unfamiliar contexts with considerable effectiveness. / Transfers knowledge to unfamiliar contexts with a high degree of effectiveness.
Replies:
-Connection to you (personal opinion) & your post are insightful.
/5 / Transfers knowledge to unfamiliar contexts with limited effectiveness. / Transfers knowledge to unfamiliar contexts with some effectiveness. / Transfers knowledge to unfamiliar contexts with considerable effectiveness. / Transfers knowledge to unfamiliar contexts with a high degree of effectiveness.
Replies:
-Social benefits are are clearly identified and relevant.
/5
-Ethical issues are clearly identified and relevant.
/5 / Makes connections between science, technology, society, and the environment with limited effectiveness / Makes connections between science, technology, society, and the environment with some effectiveness / Makes connections between science, technology, society, and the environment with considerable effectiveness / Makes connections between science, technology, society, and the environment with a high degree of effectiveness
APPLICATION: /20 ( %)