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Real Jurassic Park, The
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Viewing Ideas
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Before Watching
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Discuss the difference between a project that is theoretically
possible and one that is technically feasible. What factors
determine whether or not a given project is feasible? If a
project is feasible, what factors should be considered before
deciding to proceed? Why or why not? What are some examples of
projects that should not be undertaken? Why?
After Watching
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What are the principal obstacles that scientists would face in
creating a real Jurassic Park? What are some of the solutions
they might propose?
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Ask students to compare the ethics of regenerating species that
predate humans to regenerating those that became extinct because
of human activity. What about the ethics of protecting species
that are in danger of becoming extinct?
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Inform the class that Congress is conducting hearings on a bill
to establish a Social Responsibility Review Board that would
approve scientific research and development projects. Divide the
class into teams. Have each team prepare testimony on a Jurassic
Park proposal from a different point of view, such as that of a
paleontologist, a paleobotanist, a theme park developer, or a
philosopher. Each group should have the chance to testify and,
at the close of the hearings, to respond to the others'
testimony.
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