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Peer reviewedMertens, Thomas R.; Hendrix, Jon R. – School Science and Mathematics, 1990
Analyzes a "Time" article discussing genetics and bioethics to evoke the need of scientific literacy education. Suggests reform in teacher education programs. (YP)
Descriptors: Bioethics, Biology, College Science, Genetics
Peer reviewedMertens, Thomas R.; Hendrix, Jon R. – School Science and Mathematics, 1988
Describes the development and implementation of National Science Foundation (NSF) funded workshops for inservice secondary school biology teachers. Suggests a format for inservice teacher education projects generalized from the experience of teacher activities with respect to human genetics and bioethical decision-making. (YP)
Descriptors: Biology, Inservice Teacher Education, Science and Society, Science Curriculum
Peer reviewedHendrix, Jon R. – American Biology Teacher, 1993
Describes a decision-making lesson where students rank genetic defects and syndromes from least to most severe. Students are then asked to draw a line in the continuum where they would not feel obligated to support the life, or in the case of an in utero life, maintain the pregnancy. (PR)
Descriptors: Bioethics, Biology, College Science, Congenital Impairments
