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Dolly: The 1st Cloned Sheep Publisher: ABDOWritten By: Joeming DunnArt By: Brian DenhamRelease Date: October, 6th, 2021Interests: History, Nonfiction, S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M.
Dolly, the first mammal cloned from an adult cell, narrates her own story, sharing the facts and impact of this historic scientific achievement. Through Dolly, Dunn explores both the significance of the event and the debate it sparked about cloning, while Denham’s illustrations and simple diagrams complement the informative text to fully engage readers as they learn about the basics of cloning.
The artwork is vibrant and features extraordinary details, making complex cloning concepts accessible to young readers. Diagrams of DNA and pictures of the cloning process break down the scientific procedure into understandable steps, making it a fun and informative experience for the reader.
Dolly is a real-world example of how technological advances challenge established standards and values, such as the responsible use of scientific knowledge, the medical benefits and risks of cloning, and how public values influence science policy.
Her story is a valuable resource for teaching the potential of science and technology to raise ethical issues that challenge our values and can be used as a springboard into a discussion about the scientific achievement of cloning. Students can examine the moral and ethical questions raised by the ability to manipulate life in new ways and discuss the debates and reactions of the scientific community and beyond.
Learning outcomes: Learners will understand science and technology sometimes creates ethical issues that test our standards and values.
Activity: Read Dolly the 1st Cloned sheep, write down the pros and cons of cloning, find facts to support each argument and share with a librarian to earn one hour in your passport to learning.
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