If scientists could use biotechnology to bring back extinct species, should it? A thought-provoking video explores the technical and ethical considerations of this question as part of a larger biology playlist. It explains what would be required, the progress already made, and the outlook for the future of this application of biotechnology.

Concepts

extinction, woolly mammoth, dna, cloning

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Debate which extinct animal scientists should bring back to life—or whether or not they should at all— if they had the capability
• Consider if we should try to prevent extinctions or just realize that it is a natural part of the cycle on Earth

Classroom Considerations

• Content lasts 4:45 and the rest is an advertisement

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Connects technology, archaeology, ethics, and more
• Provides closed captioning for the hearing impaired
• Includes references for those wanting to learn more

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4