What are HeLa Cells?

Students will watch a short video introducing what HeLa cells are and why they are worth some attention.
They will:

  1. In a group, research specific perspectives (family, society, medical/technology, legal rights).
  2. Record reasons they support/refute the ethical use of HeLa cells.
  3. Get into different groups with one perspective each to debate and come to a consensus as a whole: "Is the use of HeLa cells ethical?"
Resource ID#: 72576 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies, Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: biotechnology, ethics, cells, medicine, cancer, research, cervical cancer, bioethics
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task,  Project,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Diversity and Ecology

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