Webquest

Introduction These definitions of a clone, however, don't really address the current debate about cloning. A sheep named Dolly was the very first clone of an adult mammal. Dolly was news because for the first time a clone was created from differentiated cells -- that is, cells that were not embryonic. Since Dolly, researchers the world over have been creating clones of other mammals, including mice and cows. Because human beings are also mammals, scientists have begun to discuss the ethical, moral, legal, and biological issues that might result from the cloning of human beings. Under what circumstances should cloning be allowed? Is it acceptable to clone bacteria? Mice? Is it acceptable to clone your favorite pet animal? Should cloning of human organs be allowed? Should cloning of human beings be allowed? What kind of human restrictions should be allowed. Task Your task in this Webquest is to form an opinion on human cloning.

You will learn about cloning by reading an ezine. You will then study web pages on various other cloning-related issues. You will research ethical arguments in support of and opposed to human cloning. You will research legal aspects of cloning to see what is and is not legal. You will identify and discuss moral issues of cloning. Finally you will form an opinion in favor of or opposed to cloning.

Process READ THIS ENTIRE PAGE BEFORE YOU BEGIN! You will research each of the following web pages. Take notes on each as you will be required to hand in a brief description of each site. Remember, you are looking for information as well as ideas to help form your own opinion. Resources Before you begin a Webquest, make sure you check out the ezine!

Legal Concerns Legislation on Human Cloning See what laws govern human cloning in the United States. Japan to imprison cloning offenders. Read about efforts in Japan to ban cloning of humans.