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Description: For decades, people have debated the question: Is there a Scientific Basis for Race? The answer is…still under discussion. Many argue that race is socially constructed and that we are all part of the same human race. At the same time, scientists continue to research health issues, like sickle-cell anemia or diabetes, that impact some racial communities more than others. Why? Your assignment is to explore a topic in which Scientists have explored or had to address the idea of race! This could be with regards to medicine, sports, public health, scientific testing, genetics, and more.

Subject: Revised Curriculum; Cross-Curricular; Social Justice; Science; Biology

URLs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAWrwexw-To; http://www.radiolab.org/story/91653-race/

Learning Standards: -Grade 12 Cellular Biology, or Grade 8-10 Science units regarding human biology. -Consider ethics and social issues related to Science

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