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Chapter 3 Cloning |
Background | Classroom Applications | Internet Resources | Appendices
Internet
Resources and References
Internet Applications
(Web sites with prepared lesson plans and activities)
Think Quest: Cloning http://www.thinkquest.org/library/adv_search.html
At this site, enter the keyword “cloning” for a description of and links to several award-winning lessons on the subject of cloning.
Exploitable Content
(Web sites with information about the topic, but without prepared lessons)
Cloning Special Report http://www.newscientist.com/nsplus/insight/clone/clone.html
This special report offers information about cloning, including links to other useful sites.Roslin Institute Online: Information on Cloning and Nuclear Transfer
http://www.ri.bbsrc.ac.uk/library/research/cloning/cloneweb.html
This site is sponsored by the institute where Dolly was cloned. Many links are provided.Genomics: A Global Resource (Cloning) http://genomics.phrma.org/cloning.html
This site, sponsored by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), includes a list of links related to cloning.Center for Bioethics http://www.med.upenn.edu/bioethics/
This center at the University of Pennsylvania is one of the leading organizations studying the ethics of cloning and other related topics. Enter the search term "cloning" for the latest information on this topic.Scientific American http://www.sciam.com/
This site has several "explorations" about cloning including:A Clone in Sheep´s Clothing: http://www.sciam.com/explorations/030397clone/030397beards.html
Cloning Hits the Big Time http://www.sciam.com/explorations/090297clone/beardsley.html
Slouching Toward Creation: Peering Into the Face of Cloning http://www.pathfinder.com/TIME/cloning/home.html
This Web site offers a clear explanation (with photos) of several issues related to cloning: the story of Dolly, how cloning works, its future, and the ethical concerns involved.Raising the Mammoth http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/landofmammoth/landofmammoth.html
Based on a television program that premiered in March 2000, this site explores research on the extinct wooly mammoth and answers the question, “Can One be Cloned?” A link to a video update is available.Human Cloning Federation http://www.humancloning.org/unitedna.htm
This site features an article entitled "The United Nations is Trying to Ban Cloning" along with many links to sites that support continued research into cloning.Mad Sci Network [Excellent site for asking questions] http://www.madsci.org/MS_search.html
A staff of science experts is available to answer questions you may have. Simply enter a “key term” for your question and you will see what answers have already been provided.http://www.madsci.org/info/class.html
This link gives instructions for the most effective use of this site in your classroom. Links to lessons are also provided.
Official Documents
National Bioethics Advisory Board http://bioethics.gov/search.html
Enter in the keyword "cloning" to find out the latest official statements by the United States on bioethics as this relates to cloning.Biotechnology Information Center http://www.nal.usda.gov/bic/
This database prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Library can be searched for information on cloning.The United Nations Educational, Scientific, & Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
http://www.unesco.org/
Simply click on search and enter the key word "cloning" for the latest information.
References
(1998, August 3). Cloning 1-2-3. Making a ewe. Retrieved January 3, 2001 from the World Wide Web: http://www.time.com/time/newsfiles/cloning/
Bioethics Forum. The New Scientist. Retrieved January 3, 2001 from the World Wide Web: http://www.newscientist.com/nsplus/insight/clone/forum.html
Bird, M. (January 8, 2001). Noah’s new ark. Time, pp. 60–61.
Cloning special report. The New Scientist. Retrieved January 3, 2001 from the World Wide Web: http://www.newscientist.com/nsplus/insight/clone/clone.html.
Coghlan, A. (2000, December 6). Egg medicine. The New Scientist. Retrieved January 3, 2001 from the World Wide Web: http://www.newscientist.com/nsplus/insight/clone/eggmedicine.html.
Fischer, J. S. (2000, March 27). Five little piggies going to market. U.S. News and World Report, p. 51.
Lampman, J. (1998, August 13). Cloning’s double trouble. Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved January 3, 2001 from the World Wide Web: http://www.csmonitor.com/durable/1998/08/13/.
Lemonick, M. D. (1998, August 3). Dolly, you’re history. Retrieved January 3, 2001 from the World Wide Web: http://www.pathfinder.com/TIME/cloning/home.html
MSNBC staff and wire reports. (2000, April 27). Is cloning key to fountain of youth? Retrieved January 3, 2001 from the World Wide Web: http://www.msnbc.com/news/400436.asp
Raising the mammoth. The Discovery Channel. Retrieved January 3, 2001 from the World Wide Web: http://exn.ca/Mammoth/Cloning.cfm
Ridley, M. (2000, April 10). Will we clone a dinosaur? Time, p. 94.
Zitner, A. (2000, December 24). Cloned goat would revive extinct line. Los Angeles Times, pp. A1, A18.
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