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Family That Walks on All Fours
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Viewing Ideas
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Before Watching
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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?
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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
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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?
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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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