Introduction
Cloning is an essential tool in biotechnology. A clone is an exact genetic copy. Therefore, when your cells undergo mitosis they are essentially cloning themselves. Cloning is also done with bacteria in order to produce copies of recombinant DNA with a gene of interest. The gene is than transcribed into a protein and could have many uses such as in pharmaceuticals. In recent years companies have even developed technologies to clone your pet for a heavy price tag. Can you think of other uses of cloning? Do you think cloning is ethical? Can you foresee any issues with cloning? Would you want a clone?
Task
You make pick one of 2 job titles:
1: Researcher - your job is to write up a proposal about a gene of interest you need to clone. For example this can be for a protein such as an enzyme that people with a particular disorder lack. You need to convince the head of your company why you think this is a good idea and why you think it will work.
Or
2. You are opening your own business in which you will be cloning pets. You need to make some kind of ad (you may use PPT, a pod cast radio ad, a video, etc..) that describes to your client how the cloning process takes place and and the risks.
Process
~ You may work alone or in a group with a maximum of 4 people
~ You/ Your group has to pick which of the 2 jobs you want to do
~ Research: Find out as much as you can about your topic
~ Discuss your plan of action: I encourage technology and creativity. If you need additional tools for technology let me know and I can check with tech support.
Evaluation
Rubric
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CATEGORY |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Content |
Covers topic in-depth with details and examples. Subject knowledge is excellent. |
Includes essential knowledge about the topic. Subject knowledge appears to be good. |
Includes essential information about the topic but there are 1-2 factual errors. |
Content is minimal OR there are several factual errors. |
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Organization |
Content is well organized using headings or bulleted lists to group related material. |
Uses headings or bulleted lists to organize, but the overall organization of topics appears flawed. |
Content is logically organized for the most part. |
There was no clear or logical organizational structure, just lots of facts. |
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Originality |
Product shows a large amount of original thought. Ideas are creative and inventive. |
Product shows some original thought. Work shows new ideas and insights. |
Uses other people's ideas (giving them credit), but there is little evidence of original thinking. |
Uses other people's ideas, but does not give them credit. |
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Presentation |
Well-rehearsed with smooth delivery that holds audience attention. |
Rehearsed with fairly smooth delivery that holds audience attention most of the time. |
Delivery not smooth, but able to maintain interest of the audience most of the time. |
Delivery not smooth and audience attention often lost. |
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Sources |
Source information collected for all graphics, facts and quotes. All documented in desired format. |
Source information collected for all graphics, facts and quotes. Most documented in desired format. |
Source information collected for graphics, facts and quotes, but not documented in desired format. |
Very little or no source information was collected. |
Conclusion
Hopefully,this quest will help you fully grasp the concept of cloning. :)
Credits
Make sure you cite all of your sources.
Some great web sites to start you off are:
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/tech/cloning/
http://www.dnai.org/b/index.html
Teacher Page
Mr Relebohile Tsoanyane
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