Space travel is dangerous. Genes and DNA altering
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English
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7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Standards-aligned
John Monroe
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4 Slides • 5 Questions
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By: Jessica Hamzelou
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Radiation that leads to cancer
Body tissue is harmed
Diseases
Dangers of Space...
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Microgravity changes the human body overtime. If astronauts spend too much in space, their bones and muscles will weaken!
Dangers of Space...
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Because there are so many dangers to being in space, some scientists have suggested altering our DNA to resist these dangers.
Changing Our DNA
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Multiple Choice
What is a potential solution to the dangers of space that this article mentions?
We can alter human DNA and Genes to resist dangers
We can send robots into space instead of humans
We should use only the healthiest and strongest astronauts
We must avoid sending astronauts into space at all costs!
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Labeling
Label the PRO's and CON's of changing human DNA into the correct place on the T-Chart
Avoids diseases while in space
Can potentially keep astronauts safer
Can cause for unknown problems
Opens up to new cures and medicines
Is seen as wrong by some scientists
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Open Ended
Do you think humans should begin to alter their DNA and genes? Why do you think that and why is your opinion right?
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Open Ended
Despite what your opinion on changing DNA is, what might people say to argue against you?
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Poll
Do you think we should alter astronauts DNA and genes?
Yes
No
By: Jessica Hamzelou
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