1. Discussion Questions
Answer the following questions from page 1 of your packet:
- What happens when we make decisions out of personal gain?
- What happens when people become greedy for control and knowledge?
- What is meant by the saying “ignorance is bliss”?
- If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be and why? How would this change positively and/or negatively affect your life?
2. "How Fire Was Given to Men" and "How Diseases and Cares Came Among Men"
Read the two myths about Prometheus and Pandora (Myths I and II). These ancient myths describe the creation of man and provide a mythical explanation of
difficulties mankind endures. Answer the following questions (page 2 of packet):
- Why does Jupiter refuse to give humans fire?
- What motivated Prometheus to defy Jupiter?
- What was Jupiter’s punishment for man? What does it symbolize?
- According to the text, how do Pandora’s actions affect us today?
- Compare and contrast other creation stories to these myths.
3. Neuroscience Jigsaw
Read the article assigned to you. Gather the main ideas from the article, then write a summary (page 3 of packet). Work with your group to create a group summary of the most important information. Your groups will share your summary with the class.
- "Neuroethics"
- "IQ Tests are "Meaningless and too Simplistic" Claim Researchers"
- "Does IQ Test Really Measure Intelligence?"