Discuss the value of the "Human Genome
project"
, Success criteria
1- What is the Human Genome Project (HGP)?
2. Give brief history timeline, international cooperation and
budget.
3. Explain the aim of the Human Genome Project.
4. Discuss the overall benefits of the HGP for world genetics.
5. Discuss the overall benefits of the HGP for human health.
Include major genetic discoveries and link them to benefits for
medical research.
6. Discuss the main ethical, legal, and social implications which
arise from the HGP.
, Activity 1
Students research in groups:
• GP. 1: What is the Human Genome Project (HGP)? and give;
brief history, timeline, international cooperation and budget.
• Group 2: . Explain the aim of the Human Genome Project.
Discuss the overall benefits of the HGP for world genetics
• GP. 3 Explain the importance of HGP in human health and
medical research.
GP. 4. Discuss the main ethical, legal, and social implications
which arise from the HGP.
Time Allowed : 15 minutes