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Family That Walks on All Fours
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Viewing Ideas
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Before Watching
Have students recall people they know or have read or heard about who
have coped with physical challenges. What strengths and attributes did these
people have that allowed them to successfully cope with their disabilities? As students watch, assign groups to collect information on different themes
presented in the program. Students will use these notes to complete the
"Handwalkers Raise Questions" activity. See the activity procedure section on
page 2 for a list of suggested themes.
After Watching
Ask students to identify some of the issues that surfaced in the program.
(Issues raised included friction between the scientists and some of the
Turkish people due to Islam's disbelief in evolution, the family's limited
access to medical care, the family's being ostracized by other villagers, and
the effect the scientists' visit had on the family.) How did each of these
issues impact how the family lived?
Just as medical doctors must adhere to the Hippocratic Oath, scientists
worldwide must follow guidelines for professional conduct. Have students
research ethical guidelines in fields that deal with human subjects, such as
biomedicine, nutrition, and anthropology. Create a list of disciplines and
assign each group to research and report on one of them. What are some of the
common themes that emerge across all areas of scientific study?
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