Case Study: Genetic Profiling
In this resource from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, students look at the ethical issues surrounding the ability of people to pay for a DNA analysis service to find out their personal susceptibility to certain diseases and conditions. The resource gives information about genetic conditions which can be profiled in this way. It…
Case Study: Health Information Websites
In this resource from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, students look at the ethical issues surrounding the use of the internet by people to find and share health information, advice and diagnosis. The resource looks at the possible benefits and harm that could be caused by inaccurate information or access to personal information…
Activity 2: Ethical Issues
This Nuffield Council on Bioethics activity explores the ethical issues involved in the forensic use of bioinformation. It gives clear summaries of the judgement in a European Court of Human Rights case and of the rights and freedoms set down for all in the European Convention on Human Rights. An activity card gives statements that…
Activity 7: Putting on the Pressure
In this Nuffield Council on Bioethics resource, students watch video clips showing different perspectives on animal testing. They then examine the motives and methods of protesters. The activity is best conducted as a whole class or as group work. The resource includes a lesson plan for the teacher.
Activity 1: Introduction
This activity introduces the Nuffield Council on Bioethics' Forensic Use of Bioinformation resource. It includes a quiz and fact file describing the use of fingerprints for identification and processes of DNA profiling. Also Included is The forensic use of bioinformation - resources for teachers which contains: • curriculum…
Plenary 9: The Role of the Law
In this Nuffield Council on Bioethics resource, students consider whether the law is effective in regulating animal experimentation. By working individually or in groups, students are asked to develop strategies for improving the conditions of animals used in research and expand their understanding of the role of the law. The resource…
Assessment Activity 10: Active Citizenship
In this Nuffield Council on Bioethics resource, students develop a campaign or presentation to combat misinformation. Students decide how to communicate with a chosen target group, produce an action plan and use evidence to back up their arguments. They then evaluate their campaign. The resource includes a lesson plan for the teacher.
Activity 5: Reducing the Impact
This Nuffield Council on Bioethics resource looks at the application of reduction, refinement and replacement (the three Rs) of animals in experimentation. In this activity students examine the three ways of minimising the impact of research on animals. Students are then asked to create their own guidelines for researchers. The resource…
Case Study: Buying Medicines Online
In this resource from the Nuffield Council on bioethics, students apply ethical values to a hypothetical situation. A range of medicines are available to order on the internet, either with or without a prescription. The resource begins by summarising relevant legislation and looking at what medicines are often bought online. Students…
Activity 3: Case Studies
This Nuffield Council on Bioethics resource provides several case study scenarios for students to discuss, including questions to consider. It also gives a summary of changes in the law with regard to bioinformation. Also included is The forensic use of bioinformation - resources for teachers which contains: • curriculum…
Activity 6: What Are the Motives?
In this Nuffield Council on Bioethics resource, students examine the motives of organisations which conduct experiments on animals. Students are asked to explore a range of websites (listed in the teachers' notes) with the help of a list of questions in order to come to conclusions. In this activity students work individually…
Starter 1: What Animals?
This Nuffield Council on Bioethics resource explores the types and number of animals used in research. The activity is best conducted with a whole class or as group work. The resource includes a lesson plan for the teacher.
Plenary 8: What Do People Think?
In this Nuffield Council on Bioethics resource, students work in groups to compare and evaluate four different perspectives on the subject of animal experimentation. The resource includes a lesson plan for the teacher.
Starter 2: What Do We Know?
In this Nuffield Council on Bioethics resource, students are required to question the assumptions they may make when presented with visual images of animal research. They need to consider an image carefully before they come to any conclusions about what is happening to the animal. The activity is best conducted in groups.The resource…
Activity 4: Are Animal Experiments Painful?
This Nuffield Council on Bioethics investigates the levels of severity of procedures. It also investigates the ways in which data is collected during animal experiments. Students are asked to work in groups or as a whole class to develop skills in analysing information to build an argument. The resource includes a lesson plan for…
Activity 3: What Is Animal Research?
This Nuffield Council on Bioethics resource explores the purpose of different types of research and testing and why they are used. Students are required to work in either groups or as a whole class. The resource includes a lesson plan for the teacher.
The Ethics of Personalised Healthcare
In this resource from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, students consider the ethical values of personalised healthcare. The Council reported that there are five widely acknowledged ethical values are identified that should be taken into consideration when weighing up the potential harms and benefits of developments in personalised…
Introduction to Personalised Healthcare
This resource, from the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, introduces the case study resources which are based on the findings of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics report on developments in ‘personalised healthcare’, published in 2010. It explains the term 'personalised healthcare' and points out the potential social…
Exploring Ethical Issues in Dementia
This teaching resource is based on the Nuffield Council on Bioethics's 2009 report Dementia: ethical issues. The resource includes an adapted version of an ethical framework for dementia, and an accompanying set of scenarios to help people work through dilemmas that may arise in the context of dementia care. The worked example…
The Great Biofuels Debate
These materials are based on the Nuffield Council on Bioethic's 2011 report: Biofuels: ethical issues. The resources help explore the various motivations that are driving the biofuels industry in different countries, and the possible impact that biofuels can have on people’s everyday lives. This resources include a…
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Case Studies in Biofuels Production
These materials are based on the Nuffield Council on Bioethic's 2011 report: Biofuels: ethical issues. The resources aim to help students consider the advantages and disadvantages of different types of biofuels that are being produced or may be produced in future as renewable sources of energy for transport. Using these…
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