Moral lines on GCSE Genetics

A short single resource to support the discussion of the ethics of genetics. An introduction and 2 moral lines are suggested. Also includes brief information on discussion guidelines and ethical arguments that could be used with higher ability students on hidden slides.

Display the first statement in the board and indicate to the class which side of the room is Agree and which is Disagree. Ask students to move to their preferred position (Strongly agree – Agree – Disagree – Strongly disagree) based on their opinion, discuss with those next to them for 30 seconds to check their position is correct, then ask a few why they are standing where they are with a justified reason.

Line up from “This is ethically right, I agree with this, I have views that support this” on one side of the room to “This is ethically wrong, I am totally against this, I have views that disagree with this”. Allow no centre ground, students should be on one side or the other, however slightly.

Hope this is useful, Adam