Gattaca
[Syllabus references] [Classroom activities] [Web sites]
Syllabus references
Stage 6: Biology9.6 Biotechnology
9.6.7 Ethical issues related to biotechnology are considered in decision-making processes
Classroom activity
From Biotechnology Online (pdf 29kB)
Web sites
The movie
Gattaca - from the Internet Movie Database
Gattaca - good synopsis
The issues
GENETICALLY ENGINEERING HUMAN BEINGS - links to resources identified by retired university academicHuman Cloning and Genetic Modification - The Basic Science You Need to Know - from Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
The Ethics of Human Genetic Engineering - from William Grey, University of Queensland
Fact Sheet-Genetic Engineering - from Australian Association for Humane Research (pdf 73kB)
Educational resources
GATTACA - lesson ideas and worksheet from New York Science Teacher
INTERNET ACTIVITY: Genetic Engineering - series of activites adn links from South Texas College
Gattaca - from Teach With Movies, subscription necessary
