1. Look at this word. Mix up the letters and make the longest new word. You can add 1 new letter and the winner will be the person who comes up with the longest word not found by anyone else. ETHICS

2. Lesson Outcomes 1.To recall the definition of some key terms 2.Validate a position using reasoning and evidence 3.Apply your understanding of ethics in science 4.Determine the impact of scientific investigations Note: LGBT stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Remember to be respectful when discussing your ideas

3. Match the word to its definition A.Sexuality B.Lesbian C.Gay D.Bisexual E.Transgender F.Gender Identity G.Ethics 1.Being sexually attracted to males and females 2.A system of moral values based on what may be considered right and wrong 3.Female sexually attracted to females 4.A way to decide who is male or females according to social rules 5.A person who is born one gender, yet identifies as a different gender 6.An identity according to who you are attracted 7.Male sexually attracted to males

4. Match the word to its definition: Answers A.Sexuality B.Lesbian C.Gay D.Bisexual E.Transgender F.Gender Identity G.Ethics D1.Being sexually attracted to males and females G2.A system of moral values based on what may be considered right and wrong B3.Female sexually attracted to females F4.A way to decide who is male or females according to social rules E5. A person who is born one gender, yet identifies as a different gender A6.An identity according to who you are attracted C7.Male sexually attracted to males

5. Ethics is an important part of science. In your small groups discuss this question. Decide who will report back your group’s ideas. Q. Scientists are now able to determine some genes that control certain characteristics. Should they be allowed to use this information to ‘design’ babies? Think about: Characteristics that may be undesirable by parents/society Choices parents need to consider if they are aware their growing baby isn’t perfect Who decides what is perfect The intentions of finding the genes that match certain characteristics Do ‘good’ intentions always turn out to be a good reason for doing something

6. Who is affected? In pairs look at the 2 extracts Decide what each article is suggesting Make a list of groups that might be interested in these findings and one reason why (Parents, scientists, governments, LGBT groups…….) Sort your ideas in order of who would be: ‘most interested’ to ‘least interested’

7. What makes people gay or straight, by Desmond Morris Last updated at 12:51 10 December 2007 “Morris' book comes as American scientists reveal they have found a 'gender blind' gene that can be manipulated to make flies bisexual. When they deactivated the gene they found male flies courting other males and even attempt sex. The findings suggest homosexuality has a biological basis but might not be hard-wired into the genes. The research may not have implications for humans who have far more complex brain and nervous systems. However, consensus scientific opinion holds that factors such as genes may create a predisposition to homosexuality that could be activated by environmental factors. The study by a team at the University of Illinois was published in the journal Nature Neuroscience.” http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-501005/What-makes-people-gay-straight-Desmond-Morris.html#ixzz129viS3su

8. “Transsexualism is a complicated and widely misunderstood medical condition. It is a natural occurrence -- unusual, no question, but natural. Recent studies have shown that such physiological factors as genetics and hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy can significantly affect how our brains are "wired" at birth.” The Transgendered Brain Posted on: April 26, 2007 11:37 AM, by Jonah Lehrer http://scienceblogs.com/cortex/2007/04/the_transgendered_brain.php

9. Now think about what could happen if scientist did find a gene that made someone LGBT Write down 1 positive and 1 negative outcome of finding such a gene

10. Finally… Write a comment about this lesson How did you feel? Did you learn something new? Would you like to learn more about this? Did it feel relevant to you?

11. Homework You are responsible for a group of scientists. They come to you to ask if they can research people’s brains to see if LGBT brains are different to non LGBT brains. Write a letter in response to their request. Include what you think of their proposal, any extra information you need from them, why they should/shouldn’t do the research. Take ethics into consideration for your response.