Argumentation seesaw

Task 11 · Designer babies · Our results (27 Oct)

Tasks
  1. Read the claim in the middle. Collect reasons why it is a good idea (in favour) and why it is a bad idea (against).
  2. Use evidence from the video, the diagram, Anna’s perspective and the internet.
  3. Place stronger arguments further away from the centre and weaker arguments closer to it.
  4. Be prepared to explain why you have given an argument more or less weight.
  5. Optional: mark arguments that depend on an uncertain prediction rather than a scientific certainty.
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Againstweight 3 · strongest
Againstweight 2
Againstweight 1 · weaker
Claim

Parents should be allowed to use genetic tests to choose which embryo becomes their baby.

Is this a good idea? Find reasons for no and for yes.
← no · againstyes · in favour →
In favourweight 1 · weaker
In favourweight 2
In favourweight 3 · strongest
Designer babies
Anna
Reinforces prejudice
Video
Preventing diseases
Video
Seesaw showing the total weight on each side Against In favour
Against: 5  ·  In favour: 2 Tip: mark arguments based on uncertain predictions