Last week, a group of almost 500 scientists, ethicists, legal experts, and advocacy groups from around the world met in DC to produce a set of guidelines for the use…Continue Reading Should we edit human genes?
Should we edit human genes?
Year: 2015
Do you want a drone for Christmas?
On my way to work this morning, I listened to projections of the holiday shopping season – wow, is it that time again already? So, are you giving your kids…Continue Reading Do you want a drone for Christmas?
Should we require vaccinations?
Ah, that lovely time of year when students start cropping up with all sorts of interesting illnesses – makes us think about DISEASES and the ongoing debate about whether or…Continue Reading Should we require vaccinations?
Should we celebrate Columbus Day?
Social media is buzzing this week on the question of whether or not we should be celebrating Columbus Day. Were your students out of school? What do you / they…Continue Reading Should we celebrate Columbus Day?
Can video gaming teach you to be a better person?
Are you in the camp that believes violent video games promote violent behavior in players? Can players learn skills or lessons from playing online or video games? Engage your students in…Continue Reading Can video gaming teach you to be a better person?
Should humans drink milk?
What do your kids think about whether or not people should drink milk? Check out the articles and supporting materials we’ve collected for you this week: http://tinyurl.com/letsgetfiredup….Continue Reading Should humans drink milk?
Should the hunting of lions for sport be banned?
Cecil the lion’s death dominated the news late this summer, and the question of whether or not the trophy hunting of large animals like lions should be banned once again…Continue Reading Should the hunting of lions for sport be banned?
How should parents discipline their children?
This week, the NWA Writing Project was asked for a nonfiction text set to pair with a novel study of The Miracle Worker. When Annie Sullivan arrives in the Keller household, she…Continue Reading How should parents discipline their children?
Should schools give students ‘body’ report cards?
Join the NWA Writing Project and the New York Times’ Learning Network as we consider whether or not schools should give students body report cards. For lesson plans, a PowerPoint slideshow, and…Continue Reading Should schools give students ‘body’ report cards?
Should women be allowed to serve in combat roles?
Check out our lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, and text set for this week – Should women be allowed to serve in combat roles? http://tinyurl.com/letsgetfiredup In this folder you’ll also see our…Continue Reading Should women be allowed to serve in combat roles?