Frankenstein

Two hundred years after Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein, we look at how today's scientists can create life in the lab

 

A) What do you know?

Create a mindmap with the word Frankenstein in the middle.

 

B) Reading

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C) Discuss

You have now read the text. Discuss the following questions with a partner.

1) Do you believe it will be possible to create a fully functioning artificial being?

2) What are the risks involved?

3) What are the ethical constraints according to you?

4) What are the differences with creating a robot?

 

D) The future

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Watch the clips and see how science has advanced a lot concerning prosthetic limbs! Do you think a step further could be made, and if so how? Is there an end to what science can do or will development go on forever?

In pairs you are going to write a short essay on the topic.

1) Brainstrorm. What do you think can happen in the future? What further advancements can be made, e.g., with regard to prosthetic limbs?

2) What is needed to make these advancements and how long will it take for scientists to realise them?

3) Think of a key statement.

4) Write down arguments to support your statements. Think of examples.

5) Create an interesting introduction. (Use a funny anecdote, some shocking figures, a controversial quote, or some other device to get the attention of your audience.