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The Spectrum Game

Students compare and contrast different philosophers they have read in the course by locating them a spectrum based on various criteria. Introduction: In preparation for their second paper, which required comparing two philosophers, the instructor used...

Simulated Investment in Genome Editing Technology

In this simulation activity, students decide which of two companies, each using a different CRISPR genome-editing technology, to invest in. They engage with research on CRISPR genome editing to understand how unintended consequences of one technology used...

Learning through Case Construction

Students familiar with case study analysis construct their own cases to capture a specific ethical question. They then lead their classmates through the case. This case construction gives students the opportunity to try to stump one another with new...

Business Case Development Practice
Students undertake 4 phases of development conducted throughout the term i.e. the executive summary, the business plan, the technical design and finally an implementation plan. Subsequently, they give presentations to the executives (AKA the faculty...

The Blank Syllabus
In "The Blank Syllabus" activity, the instructor leaves assigned readings blank for some of the class sessions. The second writing assignment requires students to choose a reading from the course anthology--a reading that is then assigned to the class...

Micropolitan Dialogue
Through this activity, students were challenged to think critically about the rhetoric which drove the events of the Peloponnesian war. Activity: Micropolitan Dialogue Goal/s: The goal of the Micropolitan Dialogue was to have students think critically...

Religion & Climate Simulation
A three day simulation of the Parliament of World Religions teaches students about the role of faith groups in addressing climate change. Goals: to provide an opportunity to study religious teachings related to nature and the environment to investigate...

Cold War Simulation
Students take part in a three day simulation of a cold war-era international crisis to experience the challenges of nuclear weapons decision-making and better understand the history of the Cold War. Goals: To give students a better appreciation for four...

1923 Role Play
In this activity, students debated topics in science and technology from the perspective of a stakeholder during a particular period in 20th century American history. While this structure was used for all three debates, this posting will draw from one...

Should Human Genes Be Patentable?
In this activity, students will have an opportunity to debate current controversial issues in biotechnology from the point of view of a stakeholder group. Goal: Engage in discourse regarding the ethical nature of specific scientific innovations. Class...