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Elif Altuntas
Life cycles
Grade Level:
12
Subject:
Biology
Topic:
Birth Control in Drinking Water
Objective:
The objective of this lesson is for students to realize the impact our actions and consumables have on society and the environment. I came across a really concerning issue that I never even knew was possible. This article discusses how the contraceptive chemical EE2 is an extremely concerning chemical leaked into the environment as it has the ability to "feminize male fishes." Further, the water in which fishes swim eventually becomes our drinking water therefore this cycle is quite converting to humans as well. Further students will brainstorm how this could be a social/ethical issue especially for practicing individuals that don't believe in using contraceptives. A debate will be held in class, where half the class will research and formulate points to go against the leakage of these contraceptive chemicals and seek for immediate action (opposing group), while the other half of the class will research and formulate points to defend that this doesn't impact the environment to an extent where we don't need to take action (affirmative group). Students will have a total of 70 minutes for this lesson.
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Upon reading the article by Edgar for this week, it made me think about life cycles in general and I came across this article:"Birth Control in Drinking Water: A Fertility Catastrophe in the Making?" That discusses contraceptives being leaked into the environment which in turn harms the wildlife and reaps backs into our systems through drinking water. I purposely chose to use the article I found from a catholic website. I know this is risky and could impose some issues with students that are not practicing of any religion or are practicing muslims or jews. I think it's ok to be open to other religious views because these views, just like muslim and jewish views, make up society. Further I wanted to have a debate on the environmental impact and ethical issue behind this problem related to the article I mentioned above.
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Print out 20 copies of this article for students to reflect upon.
