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TELESCOPE is a set of scenarios and discussion prompts to support a debate on the ethical questions surrounding embryonic stem cell research and its applications. The materials were developed as part of a 2-day event culminating in a video conference debate between two schools, but the activities lend themselves equally well to in-class discussion and debate.
Prior knowledge needed
Students will need an understanding of what embyronic stem cells are, how an embryo develops and what invitro fertilisation (IVF) is. You may find the following materials useful to introduce key concepts prior to using the TELESCOPE discussion cards:
T.E.L.E.S.C.O.P.E. stands for Trans-European Learning on Embryonic Stem Cells and debate Opinions on Policies in Europe. It was an initiative of the EU research project ESTOOLS, which has now closed. More information about the original event series is on the ESTOOLS website.
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