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Protecting Athletes with Genetic Conditions: Sickle Cell Trait Lesson PlanProtecting Athletes with Genetic Conditions: Sickle Cell Trait Lesson Plan
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Personal Genetics Education Project
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9th - 12th
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Protecting Athletes with Genetic Conditions: Sickle Cell Trait

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Should school and professional teams test athletes for sickle cell trait? Will it protect them by providing knowledge or lead to discrimination by not allowing them to participate in sports? After learning about this genetic disorder, high schoolers work in a group to take on a different role and a write proposal for a policy that reflects their viewpoint.

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athletes, bioethics

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athletes, bioethics, civil right, social studies

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  • Fosters discussion and collaboration
  • Meets Common Core State Standards in individual subject literacy
  • Provides links to quality related resources

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Common Core

RH.11-12.1 RST.9-10.1 RST.11-12.7

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