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Genetic Engineering Congressional Hearing and Session
What is the Genetic Engineering Congressional Hearing and Session?
The Genetic Engineering Congressional Hearing and Session is an event in which six groups representing different organizations and institutions will give testimony in regards to their position and findings of a specific topic in genetic engineering. Their audience will be United States senators representing their appropriate states. At the end of the congressional hearing, a congressional session will be held to determine the fate of the bill.
When and where will the Genetic Engineering Congressional Hearing and Session take place?
The event will take place TBA at Capital Hill, Washington D.C. (AKA TMAHS cafeteria).
For which Senate Bill (S.B.) will I be preparing?
-Should genetically-engineered crops be researched, produced and sold in the United States?
-Should the United States encourage and fund cloning research of plants, animals, and humans?
-Should the United States encourage and fund the production of viable human organs in animals and test tubes?
-Should the United States encourage and fund embryonic stem cell research and therapy for medicinal reasons?
What is my role in this Congressional Hearing and Session?
You will be part of a group that will prepare an argument for or against a Senate Bill. The Senate Bill will be debated and voted on by Senators of various U.S. states (members of a different class).
Genetic Engineering Congressional Hearing and Session
Social Studies Research Paper
"The Last Paper of the Year"
Due Dates:
-1st Draft, outline, and bibliography - (on time for full credit) (printed before class, 12 font, and double spaced)
-1st Draft, outline, bibliography, and FINAL draft -
Requirements:
-The paper should focus on your personal opinion of the bill you researched in science class
-Three full pages, double spaced, size 12 font (Times New Roman or Arial)
-At least eight quotes from evidence you found during your hearing research
-A clear "thesis" that states your opinion
-The paper should be written in your "own words", unless using a quotation
-1st Draft, outline, and bibliography (several sources) -edited on
Common mistakes from the Weapons Paper:
-The topics were not organized. (make an outline first)
-No topic sentences
-No transitions for the quotes (don't just throw them in)
-Grammar, punctuation, and capitalization
Family 10X Senate Bills:
-Should genetically-engineered crops be researched, produced and sold in the United States?
-Should the United States encourage and fund cloning research of plants, animals, and humans?
-Should the United States encourage and fund the production of viable human organs in animals and test tubes?
-Should the United States encourage and fund embryonic stem cell research and therapy for medicinal reasons?
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