IVF

Lesson objectives: •What are IVF, AID , AIH? •What are religious views on the above?

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It has been estimated that at some time in their reproductive lives at least a quarter of couples experience a period of infertility (inability to conceive) lasting over 1 year1 Some of these couples continue to be unable to conceive (start being pregnant ‘naturally’), leading to at least 1 in 6 couples seeing an infertility specialist at a hospital2.

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A woman is given drugs to help her produce eggs. These are collected and fertilized with her partner’s sperm outside her body (in a ‘test tube’). If the treatment works, the eggs are replaced inside the woman’s uterus. Usually 2-3 fertilised eggs are replaced in this way to increase the chances of success. Most couples have three cycles of treatment at an average cost of £3,420 to the NHS in 2006.

Describe IVF in your own words.

Starter clip to introduce IVF.

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2. What is the difference between AIH and AID?

AIH = This is artificial insemination by the husband. Doctors collect the husband’s sperm samples and they are artificially placed in the neck of the womb.

AID = This is artificial insemination by a donor. The same as AIH but it uses an anonymous donor’s sperm.

A recent law means that sperm donors in the UK cannot remain anonymous; this has led to a big shortage of donors in Britain.

Why do you think this is?

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Research a controversial news story on fertility.

63 year old woman has baby.

Gay surrogacy What is your view on each of these situations?

What do you religious people might think?

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“We should not interfere with nature when having children.�Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer showing you have thought about more than one point of view. You must refer to religious belief in your answer.

For help with GCSE exam question (5 marks) use the PEEL technique.

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5 marks in total

2 marks – Why would someone agree with the statement?  2 marks – Why would someone disagree with the statement?  1 mark – What do you think of the statement? 

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Remember to refer to religious belief in your answer.  You can’t get 5 marks if you don't!

Agree

Disagree

Some people argue Other people that ........ argue that.......... Some might say..... Alternatively.. It’s understandable ... why some people might agree with this However it statement............ could be argued that....

Your Opinion

In conclusion... Nevertheless.....

Overall..... From these arguments it is clear that.... Weighing up all the arguments......

How Do I Answer A GCSE Question in Religious Studies?

 P – Point  E – Explain

Evidence /  L - Link

P - Point E - Explain E - Evidence / Example  L - Link   

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In Pairs Answer a D) style question

One PEEL why someone would agree with the statement Pass sheet backwards to the pair behind who can add and change the answer.  One PEEL why others would disagree with the statement  Pass sheet backwards to the pair behind who can add and change the answer.  Finally one PEEL stating your own opinion  