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		<title>Reproduction: Designer Babies</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Films for the Humanities and Sciences (2004); A Granada production for Channel 4. Produced by Nick Peake. NJ: [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>Films for the Humanities and Sciences (2004); A Granada production for Channel 4. Produced by Nick Peake. NJ: Princeton.</strong></em></p>
<p>DVD Length: 20 mins</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="alignright size-full" title="Image" src="https://singteach.nie.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/designerbabies_articleimage1.jpg" alt="Image" width="170" height="247" align="left" border="0" hspace="6" />How does reproduction take place? What are some of the more desirable characteristics for humans? Should parents be allowed to choose the traits they want for their children? Who governs the decision of which traits are favoured? Does this lead to different classes of people in the world?</p>
<p>The above are just some of the issues explored and questions raised in Reproduction: Designer Babies. This 20-minute docu-movie is part of a series of 10 DVDs on The New Living Body, exploring the complexities of the human body and scientific advancements that have enabled us to better understand ourselves.</p>
<p>This docu-movie can be used as a summary upon completion of the chapter on &#8220;Reproduction in Man&#8221; in Biology.</p>
<p>Reproduction: Designer Babies offers a comprehensive summary of the male and female reproductive organs and the process of reproduction, and is useful for reviewing the topic. It explores the conception process, reasons for infertility, in-vitro fertilisation, and techniques available for monitoring the foetus during pregnancy. Each subtopic is explained with animated illustrations, clear narratives, and electron micrograms.</p>
<p>Alternatively, teachers can use this video as a platform for discussion and to infuse critical literacy in class. Students can be asked to research and debate these issues, to substantiate what they are saying, and to take a stand based on what is discussed.</p>
<p>The video then offers us a glimpse into the future. It envisions a world where parents-to-be can &#8220;design&#8221; their babies through the process of genetic selection made possible by the mapping of the human genome. This section provides a platform for further discussion on the many ethical issues surrounding the advancements in biomedical sciences.</p>
<p>By demonstrating how science is being applied in real-life situations, the video takes students beyond the scientific content of reproduction in man and helps them understand that science is not just about facts, but also about policies, people&#8217;s lives, and the society at large.</p>
<p>This documentary is strongly recommended for teachers who seek to develop students who are truly scientifically literate.</p>
<p>Location of DVD: <a href="https://libris.nie.edu.sg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NIE Library</a></p>
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		<title>Ring of Fire</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:40:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Science Museum of Minnosota, et al. (1991); directed by George Casey; produced by George Casey and Paul [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>The Science Museum of Minnosota, et al. (1991); directed by George Casey; produced by George Casey and Paul Novros. </strong></em></p>
<p>DVD Length: 40 mins</p>
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<p>The Ring of Fire is a fantastic docu-movie to show not only to Geography students but also to our young people in Singapore, so as to expose them to the beauty and complexity of seismic activities and how people from different parts of this world embrace these as part of their cultures.</p>
<p>It will not come as a surprise if you feel like you are in the midst of active volcanoes with lava splashing about you given that this 40-minute docu-movie was originally shown in IMAX Theatres. You won&#8217;t be blamed for thinking that you ARE in Mount St. Helens or Mount Sakura-jima with the brilliant use of live footages of volcanic eruptions.</p>
<p>The Ring of Fire refers to the zone of volcanic activities and earthquakes along the Pacific Rim.</p>
<p>It is not always physically possible to bring our students to places of seismic activity, but we can bring <em>them</em> to our students.</p>
<p>Footages on this DVD include:</p>
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<li>Mount St. Helens</li>
<li>The 1989 San Francisco Earthquake</li>
<li>Gunung Agung</li>
<li>Mount Sakura-jima</li>
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<p>This movie also includes a computerized graphical illustration of tectonic movements and their result. This would really help students in visualizing what exactly happens below the crust.</p>
<p>We are also provided with an opportunity to witness how certain communities in Bali regard the volcanic activities as part of their ritualistic culture, and how the Japanese have accepted earthquakes as part of their reality.</p>
<p>The narrative is both clear and precise, if not entertaining. The visuals and the narrative would keep anyone spellbound to their seats.</p>
<p>Location of DVD: <a href="https://libris.nie.edu.sg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NIE Library</a> and <a href="https://www.jurongregionallibrary.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jurong Regional Library</a></p>
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